Breinton Lee is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR4 0SZ is located in the Credenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Breinton Lee, Hereford, HR4 0SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR4 0SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 24.5% | 22.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 58.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 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 | 45.6% | 52% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 18% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 27.5% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.6% | 96.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Breinton Lee was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Weobley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Breinton Lee has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Weobley and the 200th lowest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Breinton Lee, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-12-15 | £490,410 |
| Siochain, 4 Breinton Lee, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2017-06-28 | £645,552 |
| 1 Breinton Lee, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-12-09 | £666,517 |
| 3 Breinton Lee, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2006-03-16 | £767,797 |
| 2 Breinton Lee, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2001-11-30 | £880,255 |
HR4 0SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 173 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy Stretton Sugwas , HR4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton Sugwas CofE Primary School Stretton Sugwas , HR4 7AE | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Credenhill , HR4 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,354 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 5,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 5,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.E.M Hereford Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive , HR4 0NU | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Redcap School 32 Broomy Hill , HR4 0LH | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | 236 Kings Acre Road | 415 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.