Cotterell Street is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 0HJ is located in the Greyfriars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 0HS, HR4 0HW, HR4 0HQ, HR4 0HR, HR4 0HH, HR4 0HG, HR4 0LU, HR4 0HN, HR4 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR4 0HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 47.3% | 47.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HR4 0HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.7% | 47.5% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 32.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.7% | 45.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.9% | 20% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 25.3% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 10.8% | 5.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 91.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 75.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 75.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 11.5% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotterell Street was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotterell Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Greyfriars and the 92nd highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Cotterell Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-29 | £203,945 |
| 75 Cotterell Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2019-10-04 | £229,447 |
| 73 Cotterell Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2016-01-11 | £239,303 |
| 71 Cotterell Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-12-12 | £204,615 |
| Flat 87 Cotterell Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2014-09-10 | £171,556 |
HR4 0HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 3,952 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 | 2,838 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 2,933 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel Florist & Tea Room | The Old Chapel, Westfaling Street | 327 yd | |
| Saudade Café | 63 Whitecross Road | 485 yd | |
| Unity Works Social Enterprises | Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane Offices, Plough Lane | 545 yd | |
| Heggies Coffee Shop and Delicatessen | 1 Yazor Road | 585 yd | |
| Museum of Cider | 21 Ryelands Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | 7 Cotterell Street | 153 yd | |
| Hereford Whitecross Club | Whitecross Tennis Club, Sollars Close | 253 yd | |
| Hereford Amateur Operatic Society | Hereford Operatic Society, 148-152 Whitecross Road | 344 yd | |
| Monument | The Monument, Whitecross Road | 547 yd | |
| Great Western Railway Staff Association | 15 Barton Yard | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lucky House | 9 Holmer Street | 40 yd | |
| Whitecross Fish Bar | 15 Whitecross Road | 610 yd | |
| Batterlicious | 152 Eign Street | 957 yd | |
| New Chop Suey Bar | 162 Eign Street | 957 yd | |
| The Noisy Fridge / The Hatch | Unit 6, Red Barn Court, Red Barn Drive | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 141 Whitecross Road | 172 yd | |
| Co-operative | 234 Whitecross Road | 487 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Barton Yard | 943 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Whitecross Club SOLLARS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Westfaling Street Park Westfaling Street | cycling, grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School Pitches CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILLION AND GROUNDS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILLION AND GROUNDS BELVEDERE LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| The Brookfield School GRANDSTAND ROAD | 1,050 yd | |
| Broomy Hill BROOMY HILL | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.