Apple Grove is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR4 0EA is located in the Widemarsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Apple Grove, Hereford, HR4 0EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 0FG, HR4 0ES, HR4 0DX, HR4 0DZ, HR4 0FE, HR4 0DY, HR4 0DF, HR4 0EH, HR4 0DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR4 0EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 40.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 40.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 51.7% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 38.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 91.9% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 91.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Apple Grove was 58.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Bobblestock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Apple Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bobblestock and the 184th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apple Grove, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-06-07 | £375,776 |
| 12 Apple Grove, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-05-26 | £107,481 |
| 10 Apple Grove, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2023-04-28 | £356,894 |
| 29 Apple Grove, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-24 | £325,172 |
| 18 Apple Grove, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-01-27 | £321,920 |
HR4 0EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd | Sun Valley Factory, Westfield, Yazor Road | 415 yd | |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd | Westfield Trading Estate, Grandstand Road | 415 yd | |
| Unity Works Social Enterprises | Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane Offices, Plough Lane | 425 yd | |
| Saudade Café | 63 Whitecross Road | 476 yd | |
| Ditsy’s Little Stars | Faraday Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Amateur Operatic Society | Hereford Operatic Society, 148-152 Whitecross Road | 334 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 7 Cotterell Street | 378 yd | |
| Hereford Whitecross Club | Whitecross Tennis Club, Sollars Close | 457 yd | |
| Monument | The Monument, Whitecross Road | 659 yd | |
| The Grandstand | Grandstand Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lucky House | 9 Holmer Street | 388 yd | |
| The Noisy Fridge / The Hatch | Unit 6, Red Barn Court, Red Barn Drive | 600 yd | |
| Whitecross Fish Bar | 15 Whitecross Road | 614 yd | |
| Batterlicious | 152 Eign Street | 914 yd | |
| New Chop Suey Bar | 162 Eign Street | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 141 Whitecross Road | 298 yd | |
| Co-operative | 234 Whitecross Road | 562 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 914 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Barton Yard | 1,030 yd | |
| Waitrose | Old Market | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Whitecross Club SOLLARS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| The Brookfield School GRANDSTAND ROAD | 697 yd | |
| Hereford City Sports Club GRANDSTAND ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Westfaling Street Park Westfaling Street | cycling, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Trinity Primary School BARRICOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.