Palace Yard, Hereford, HR4 9BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR4 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.3%	28.6%	-7.7%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	32.6%	45.2%	12.6%	44.2%	1.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	0.3%	1.6%
Separated	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	13%	13.3%	0.3%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	15.8%	9%	-6.8%	6.1%	2.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.5%	41.4%	-7.1%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	29.8%	31.3%	1.5%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	17.9%	18.5%	0.6%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	3.8%	6.2%	2.4%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.2%	1.4%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.8%	16%	0.2%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	5.6%	-2.8%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	10.3%	-3.2%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	14.1%	0.6%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	39.5%	48.4%	8.9%	33.8%	14.6%
Other	6.5%	2.8%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	92.4%	-6.7%	81.4%	11.0%
Other	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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	88.9%	86%	-2.9%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	6.8%	7.9%	1.1%	6.1%	1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3.1%	3.1%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.5%	86.8%	-1.7%	83.2%	3.6%
10+ Years	1.3%	7.5%	6.2%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	5.1%	0.4%	-4.7%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	3.5%	-0.3%	1.9%	1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	55.5%	46.2%	9.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Not answered	11.9%	6.0%	5.9%

Safety

Is Palace Yard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Yard was 307.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Palace Yard has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 14th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HR4 9BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Palace Yard are based on 4 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 Palace Yard, Hereford, HR4 9BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HR4 9BJ

Average Price
£400,112

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£400,112

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palace Yard

Average Price
£347,058

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£347,058

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palace YardStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Palace Yard, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£495,000	2024-03-27	£519,571
5 Palace Yard, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£193,500	2015-09-24	£283,819
3 Palace Yard, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2013-02-06	£336,147
5 Palace Yard, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£147,500	2009-05-08	£248,692

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HR4 9BJ

Employment

HR4 9BJ 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 9BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	21
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Other	22
Manufacturing	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Construction	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS	3out of 4	335 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY	1out of 4	750 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN	3out of 4	842 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF	3out of 4	928 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF	3out of 4	955 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG	1out of 4	2,113 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY	2out of 4	2,126 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN	3out of 4	2,417 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU	2out of 4	2,664 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR	4out of 4	4,630 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS	- not rated	1,787 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU	- not rated	1,807 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT	- not rated	1,813 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG	- not rated	295 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW	- not rated	403 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY	3out of 4	692 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ	4out of 4	1,238 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX	3out of 4	1,714 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai Garden	3a King Street	41 yd
King Street Kitchen	12 King Street	63 yd
Ponte Vecchio	2 Bridge Street	95 yd
JJ’s Diner & Bar	16-17 Bridge Street	95 yd
De Koffie Pot	Left Bank, 20-22 Bridge Street	95 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Spread	2 King Street	63 yd
Orange Tree	16 King Street	108 yd
The Tipsy Kat	15 Bridge Street	117 yd
Black Lion	31 Bridge Street	139 yd
Queens Arms	4-5 Broad Street	168 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr wow my Thai food	7 Bridge Street	95 yd
The Bridge Thai Street Food	8 Bridge Street	95 yd
Loon Fung Three Bamboo Shoot Ltd	40 Bridge Street	139 yd
Felly-B AfroCarribean Store	17 Eign Gate	292 yd
Lucky 9 Chinese takeaway	2 St Martins Street	320 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Hereford	30-34 High Town	300 yd
Tesco	Bewell Street	427 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	166-168 Eign Street	533 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Barton Yard	537 yd
Waitrose	Old Market	588 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street	health and fitness suite	187 yd
Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	210 yd
Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street	health and fitness suite	236 yd
Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET	grass pitches	447 yd
Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	509 yd
Archways Leisure (Closed) 71-73 71-73 St. Owen Street	health and fitness suite	547 yd
St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET	grass pitches	725 yd
St James' C Of E Primary School VICARAGE ROAD	grass pitches	745 yd
Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	766 yd
Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road	health and fitness suite	782 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
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	10.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HR4 9BJ