Walmer Street is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 9JW 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 Walmer Street, Hereford, HR4 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9JE, HR4 9JL, HR4 9JB, HR4 9JN, HR4 9JP, HR4 9JA, HR4 9HB, HR4 9JJ, HR4 9YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR4 9JW is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 46.3% | 45.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 53.7% | 54.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 39.7% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 35.9% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 15.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 39.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 8.8% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 27.2% | 18.9% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 30.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 15.8% | 3.2% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 85.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 75.3% | 72.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 17.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 72.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walmer Street was 184.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Walmer Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 38th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Walmer Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-23 | £210,104 |
| 8 Walmer Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2020-01-23 | £242,589 |
| 4 Walmer Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2017-05-16 | £210,139 |
| 8 Walmer Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,600 | 2015-11-23 | £188,231 |
| 9 Walmer Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-02-28 | £223,097 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,822 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 | 1,864 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,942 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 | 689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razbari | 156 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| Grill and Fry | 160 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| Fox & Mabel | Kiosk 5, Garrick Lane | 283 yd | |
| Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels | Cafe Bistro, Henffordd Gardens, Penhaligon Way | 292 yd | |
| Matrix | 41 Eign Gate | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Richmond Place Club | 69-71 Edgar Street | 82 yd | |
| Beer in Hand | 136 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | 140 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 38 Eign Gate | 286 yd | |
| Hereford Bowling Club | 38 Bewell Street | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batterlicious | 152 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| New Chop Suey Bar | 162 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| The Hive Tattoos Limited | 52 Eign Gate | 263 yd | |
| The Patty Parlour | 44 Bewell Street | 348 yd | |
| Felly-B AfroCarribean Store | 17 Eign Gate | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 199 yd | |
| Waitrose | Old Market | 202 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 213 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Barton Yard | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 776 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 450 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.