Bovingdon Park, Hereford, HR4 7SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR4 7SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48%	51.6%	3.6%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	52%	48.4%	-3.6%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 7SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	12.1%	17.4%	5.3%	37.9%	-20.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	52.9%	-6.6%	44.2%	8.7%
Separated	4.3%	0.8%	-3.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6%	14%	8.0%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	18.1%	14.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	8.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.6%	29.8%	0.2%	48.4%	-18.6%
Good health	30.4%	37.2%	6.8%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	22.4%	21.5%	-0.9%	12.7%	8.8%
Bad health	12.8%	9.9%	-2.9%	4.0%	5.9%
Very bad health	4.8%	1.7%	-3.1%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around HR4 7SW this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.2%	32.8%	-9.4%	18.2%	14.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	9.2%	-4.6%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	12.6%	2.3%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	6%	8.4%	2.4%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	10.9%	4.0%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	11.2%	18.5%	7.3%	33.8%	-15.3%
Other	9.5%	7.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	4.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
White	100%	98.4%	-1.6%	81.4%	17.0%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	99.2%	93.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.8%	4.8%	4.0%	6.1%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	94.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.8%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.9%	76.7%	6.2%
Romania	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.6%	37.2%	-12.6%
Christian	66.4%	46.2%	20.2%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Bovingdon Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bovingdon Park was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Bobblestock average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Bovingdon Park has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bobblestock and the 117th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in HR4 7SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bovingdon Park are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Herefordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bovingdon Park, Hereford, HR4 7SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HR4 7SW

Average Price
£2,011,049

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,011,049

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bovingdon Park

Average Price
£1,237,714

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£487,044

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,988,384

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bovingdon ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Bovingdon Mobile Home Park, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,804,999	2021-01-27	£1,988,384
Bovingdon Bungalow Bovingdon Park, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,804,999	2021-01-27	£1,988,384
Bovingdon Bungalow Bovingdon Park, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2001-04-05	£487,044

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HR4 7SW

Employment

HR4 7SW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HR4 7SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	20
Part-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Construction	5
Manufacturing	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Human health and social work activities	2
Education	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU	3out of 4	1,515 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy Stretton Sugwas , HR4 7AE	3out of 4	1,850 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX	4out of 4	2,714 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Burghill Community Academy Burghill , HR4 7RP	3out of 4	3,276 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Credenhill , HR4 7DW	3out of 4	3,591 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN	3out of 4	1,548 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY	2out of 4	4,940 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG	1out of 4	5,160 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU	- not rated	4,662 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS	- not rated	4,716 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT	- not rated	4,838 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG	2out of 4	2,215 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT	- not rated	3,848 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY	3out of 4	3,862 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ	4out of 4	4,112 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG	- not rated	4,134 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Market Cafe	New Livestock Market, Roman Road		648 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wobbly Taphouse	Unit 22, Beech Business Park, Tillington Road		499 yd
The Three Elms	1 Canon Pyon Road		740 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	Kempton Avenue		973 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near HR4 7SW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	8.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HR4 7SW