Priory Place is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR4 9ND 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 Priory Place, Hereford, HR4 9ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9SA, HR4 9RX, HR4 9NB, HR4 9NF, HR4 9RZ, HR4 9PW, HR4 9RY, HR4 9NX, HR4 9QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR4 9ND is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 43.5% | 45.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 56.5% | 54.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 39% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 43.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 44.2% | 40.4% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 42.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.4% | 22.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 25.8% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 91.2% | 76.3% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 21.1% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 76.3% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Place was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Bobblestock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bobblestock and the 111th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Priory Place, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2025-05-16 | £183,500 |
| 16 Priory Place, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-05 | £424,121 |
| 10 Priory Place, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-12-20 | £194,424 |
| 9 Priory Place, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2019-02-08 | £195,966 |
| 16 Priory Place, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2018-05-04 | £347,836 |
HR4 9ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community 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 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,875 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 | 1,948 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Cafe | Widemarsh Family Centre, Widemarsh Common Road | 203 yd | |
| Westfields Football Club | Moor House Playing Fields | 203 yd | |
| Flip Out Pumped Up Hereford | Unit 21, Mortimer Trading Centre, Mortimer Road | 249 yd | |
| Hereford Leisure Centre | Hereford Leisure Centre, 37-39 Holmer Road | 471 yd | |
| Ditsy’s Little Stars | Faraday Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion | 36 Grandstand Road | 147 yd | |
| The Grandstand | Grandstand Road | 616 yd | |
| Hereford City Sports Club | Hereford City Sports Club, Grandstand Road | 665 yd | |
| Hereford Football Club | Hereford United Football Ground, Edgar Street | 778 yd | |
| The Oxford Arms | 111 Widemarsh Street | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noisy Fridge / The Hatch | Unit 6, Red Barn Court, Red Barn Drive | 375 yd | |
| The Welcome Fish Bar | 169 Widemarsh Street | 692 yd | |
| College Green Chip Shop Ltd | 29 College Green | 845 yd | |
| Spice Minister | 85 Widemarsh Street | 969 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 60 Widemarsh Street | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Old Market | 904 yd | |
| Co-operative | College Stores, College Road | 914 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 1,060 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 1,069 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 141 Whitecross Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Centre HOLMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 472 yd |
| Hereford City Sports Club GRANDSTAND ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| The Brookfield School GRANDSTAND ROAD | 659 yd | |
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 990 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.