Broomy Hill is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 0LJ 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 Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 0LL, HR4 0LH, HR4 0GH, HR4 0LG, HR4 0JU, HR4 0LF, HR4 0JX, HR4 0LQ, HR4 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR4 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 32.8% | 31.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 43.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 48.3% | 45.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.8% | 14.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 37.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 92.4% | 85.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomy Hill was 198.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.4% higher than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Broomy Hill has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Greyfriars and the 36th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-01-31 | £336,180 |
| 5 Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-10-20 | £308,372 |
| 41 Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-09-30 | £422,543 |
| 35 Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-01-15 | £565,421 |
| 39 Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-01-14 | £451,577 |
HR4 0LJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR4 0LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Waterworks Museum | Herefordshire Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill | 0 yd | |
| Museum of Cider | 21 Ryelands Street | 560 yd | |
| The Chapel Florist & Tea Room | The Old Chapel, Westfaling Street | 607 yd | |
| South Wye Development Trust Ltd | Belmont Road | 683 yd | |
| Customer Cafe ASDA - Compass Group UK & Ireland | Asda Supermarket, Belmont Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaga Tavern | 26 Vaga Street | 548 yd | |
| Great Western Railway Staff Association | 15 Barton Yard | 648 yd | |
| Hereford Rowing Club | 37 Greyfriars Avenue | 690 yd | |
| Hereford Military Club | 46a Friars Street | 775 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 7 Cotterell Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice 54 | 54 Hunderton Road | 649 yd | |
| Whitecross Fish Bar | 15 Whitecross Road | 721 yd | |
| Batterlicious | 152 Eign Street | 837 yd | |
| New Chop Suey Bar | 162 Eign Street | 837 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, 109-111 Belmont Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Barton Yard | 527 yd | |
| Asda | Belmont Road | 683 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 837 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 109-111 Belmont Road | 847 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 141 Whitecross Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral School Pitches CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILLION AND GROUNDS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILLION AND GROUNDS BELVEDERE LANE | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Broomy Hill BROOMY HILL | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Riverside Primary School BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
| St. Martin'S Primary School HOLLYBUSH WALK | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Westfaling Street Park Westfaling Street | cycling, grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 450 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.