Bonington Drive is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 0RU 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 Bonington Drive, Hereford, HR4 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 0RX, HR4 0SA, HR4 0TJ, HR4 0RB, HR4 0RZ, HR4 0RN, HR4 0RY, HR4 0RJ, HR4 0TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR4 0RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 0RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 18.6% | 29% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 51.4% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 13.1% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.4% | 56.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.6% | 14.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.7% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 30.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 98% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.5% | 91.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bonington Drive was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Bobblestock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bonington Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bobblestock and the 220th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Bonington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-08-06 | £268,369 |
| 64 Bonington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2023-12-06 | £212,722 |
| 30 Bonington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-21 | £301,871 |
| 4 Bonington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-21 | £327,157 |
| 72 Bonington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-21 | £244,797 |
HR4 0RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy Stretton Sugwas , HR4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 2,745 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 | 324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 5,004 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 | 3,763 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 3,909 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 | 1,280 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Other independent 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 | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | The Monument, Whitecross Road | 830 yd | |
| The Three Elms | 1 Canon Pyon Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Wobbly Taphouse | Unit 22, Beech Business Park, Tillington Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Plaice | 100 Grandstand Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 234 Whitecross Road | 865 yd | |
| Co-operative | Kempton Avenue | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Hereford High School THREE ELMS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 178 yd |
| Bulmers Sports Ground (Closed) Kings Acre Road | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Trinity Primary School BARRICOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Grandstand Road Park CHATSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Hereford Whitecross Club SOLLARS CLOSE | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.