Emlyn Avenue is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 0JH is located in the Whitecross 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 Emlyn Avenue, Hereford, HR4 0JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 0JF, HR4 0JJ, HR4 0JL, HR4 0QB, HR4 0JN, HR4 0JW, HR4 0HP, HR4 0JG, HR4 0LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR4 0JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 44.7% | 47.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 52.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 33% | 41.2% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 38.9% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43% | 47.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 23% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.8% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 21.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 95.8% | 88.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.9% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 88.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emlyn Avenue was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emlyn Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Greyfriars and the 298th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Emlyn Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-04-22 | £220,000 |
| 12 Emlyn Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-12-11 | £232,861 |
| 37 Emlyn Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-02-15 | £248,960 |
| 8 Emlyn Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-12-10 | £257,892 |
| 33 Emlyn Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-11-10 | £153,991 |
HR4 0JH 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 2,112 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 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 4,392 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 | 3,275 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 3,373 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 | 1,273 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heggies Coffee Shop and Delicatessen | 1 Yazor Road | 394 yd | |
| The Chapel Florist & Tea Room | The Old Chapel, Westfaling Street | 553 yd | |
| Saudade Café | 63 Whitecross Road | 924 yd | |
| Unity Works Social Enterprises | Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane Offices, Plough Lane | 985 yd | |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd | Sun Valley Factory, Westfield, Yazor Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Whitecross Club | Whitecross Tennis Club, Sollars Close | 264 yd | |
| Monument | The Monument, Whitecross Road | 305 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 7 Cotterell Street | 586 yd | |
| Hereford Amateur Operatic Society | Hereford Operatic Society, 148-152 Whitecross Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lucky House | 9 Holmer Street | 403 yd | |
| Whitecross Fish Bar | 15 Whitecross Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 234 Whitecross Road | 342 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 141 Whitecross Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfaling Street Park Westfaling Street | cycling, grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Hereford Whitecross Club SOLLARS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 210 yd |
| Trinity Primary School BARRICOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 450 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.