Garrick Lane is in Old Market, Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR4 9HU is located in the Widemarsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garrick Lane, Old Market, Hereford, HR4 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9HS, HR4 9EA, HR4 9EP, HR4 9HG, HR1 2DS, HR4 9EW, HR4 9JP, HR4 0BA, HR1 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR4 9HU is primarily male, with 56% of the population 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 | 44.6% | 44% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 55.4% | 56% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HR4 9HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.5% | 63.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 20.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 40.6% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.1% | 21% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 26.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 14.4% | 3.5% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 75.7% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 55.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 55.8% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 26.7% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 20.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 14% | 10.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 56.6% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 13% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 76.7% | -29.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garrick Lane was 2258.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 416.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garrick Lane has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1141.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 19 Garrick Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2018-08-21 | £17,440 |
| Unit 26 Garrick Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2015-01-09 | £128,133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,489 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 | 1,535 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Asia Ltd | Unit 26, Garrick Lane | 20 yd | |
| The Beefy Boys Hereford | Garrick Lane | 30 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Hereford | Old Market | 30 yd | |
| Wagamama | Old Market | 30 yd | |
| My Coffee Corner | Old Market | 30 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill | 16 Blackfriars Street | 135 yd | |
| The Wellington | 57 Widemarsh Street | 142 yd | |
| Imperial | 31 Widemarsh Street | 142 yd | |
| Saxtys | 33 Widemarsh Street | 142 yd | |
| The Herdsman | Old Harp Inn, 54 Widemarsh Street | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Minister | 85 Widemarsh Street | 130 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 60 Widemarsh Street | 158 yd | |
| Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill | 96 Widemarsh Street | 158 yd | |
| The Patty Parlour | 44 Bewell Street | 251 yd | |
| Greek Gourmet | 45 Bewell Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Old Market | 131 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 289 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 323 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 459 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 746 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 | 23.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.