Edgar Street is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 9JS is located in the Widemarsh 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 Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9LG, HR4 9JH, HR4 9JR, HR4 9LF, HR4 9LH, HR4 9LB, HR4 9HE, HR4 9LL, HR4 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR4 9JS is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 44.4% | 44.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 55.6% | 55.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HR4 9JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 50.9% | 52.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 25.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 47.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 36% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 17.7% | 19.5% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 26.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 17% | 5.3% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.9% | 87.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 63.4% | 68.2% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 26.9% | 21.5% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 68% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 7.8% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 12.7% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgar Street was 338.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgar Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 12th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-28 | £160,814 |
| 52 Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-10-27 | £160,028 |
| 52 Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-01-26 | £222,054 |
| 52 Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2014-07-18 | £203,543 |
| 58 Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-03-14 | £184,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,472 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 | 1,504 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,640 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 | 647 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard Trading Company Ltd | The Courtyard Theatre, Penhaligon Way | 93 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Farriers Way | 175 yd | |
| Play Planet | 122 Widemarsh Street | 306 yd | |
| Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels | Cafe Bistro, Henffordd Gardens, Penhaligon Way | 331 yd | |
| Westfields Football Club | Moor House Playing Fields | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Arms | 111 Widemarsh Street | 281 yd | |
| Hereford Football Club | Hereford United Football Ground, Edgar Street | 329 yd | |
| Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill | 16 Blackfriars Street | 388 yd | |
| The Herdsman | Old Harp Inn, 54 Widemarsh Street | 511 yd | |
| MFA Bowl | 55 Station Approach | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Fish Bar | 169 Widemarsh Street | 174 yd | |
| Spice Minister | 85 Widemarsh Street | 490 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 60 Widemarsh Street | 511 yd | |
| Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill | 96 Widemarsh Street | 511 yd | |
| Papa John's | 19 Commercial Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Old Market | 532 yd | |
| Co-operative | College Stores, College Road | 622 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 682 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 736 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Barrs Court School BARRS COURT ROAD | 760 yd | |
| Hereford Leisure Centre HOLMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 912 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.