Ambleside Drive is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 0LP is located in the Kings Acre 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 Ambleside Drive, Hereford, HR4 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 0LR, HR4 9NP, HR4 0NB, HR4 9PP, HR4 0ND, HR4 9PN, HR4 9PT, HR4 9PF, HR4 9PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR4 0LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HR4 0LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 23.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 59.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 45.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 22% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 99% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside Drive was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Bobblestock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ambleside Drive has the lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bobblestock and the 87th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Ambleside Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2024-12-17 | £281,939 |
| 11 Ambleside Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-30 | £286,971 |
| 26 Ambleside Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-03-24 | £291,091 |
| 14 Ambleside Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-22 | £285,886 |
| 36 Ambleside Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-29 | £269,561 |
HR4 0LP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR4 0LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,694 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 | 4,161 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 | 2,898 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 3,055 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 | 397 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditsy’s Little Stars | Faraday Road | 464 yd | |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd | Sun Valley Factory, Westfield, Yazor Road | 527 yd | |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd | Westfield Trading Estate, Grandstand Road | 527 yd | |
| Heggies Coffee Shop and Delicatessen | 1 Yazor Road | 782 yd | |
| Hereford Leisure Centre | Hereford Leisure Centre, 37-39 Holmer Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford City Sports Club | Hereford City Sports Club, Grandstand Road | 290 yd | |
| The Grandstand | Grandstand Road | 334 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 36 Grandstand Road | 818 yd | |
| Monument | The Monument, Whitecross Road | 868 yd | |
| Hereford Whitecross Club | Whitecross Tennis Club, Sollars Close | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Plaice | 100 Grandstand Road | 313 yd | |
| The Noisy Fridge / The Hatch | Unit 6, Red Barn Court, Red Barn Drive | 595 yd | |
| New Lucky House | 9 Holmer Street | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 234 Whitecross Road | 798 yd | |
| Co-operative | Kempton Avenue | 1,000 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 141 Whitecross Road | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brookfield School GRANDSTAND ROAD | 295 yd | |
| Hereford City Sports Club GRANDSTAND ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Grandstand Road Park CHATSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Trinity Primary School BARRICOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Centre HOLMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 927 yd |
| Whitecross Hereford High School THREE ELMS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Hereford Whitecross Club SOLLARS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.