Kempton Avenue is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 9TU is located in the Bobblestock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kempton Avenue, Hereford, HR4 9TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9TT, HR4 9XB, HR4 9TS, HR4 9TG, HR4 9TR, HR4 9TQ, HR4 9TE, HR4 9TD, HR4 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR4 9TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.9% | 35.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 40.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 48.8% | 45.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 18.8% | 19.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 13.7% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 28.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.9% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 91.1% | 83.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 14.8% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 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 | 90.7% | 83.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kempton Avenue was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Bobblestock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kempton Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bobblestock and the 170th lowest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kempton Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2026-03-19 | £223,000 |
| 36 Kempton Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-09 | £208,523 |
| 73 Kempton Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-12-16 | £243,369 |
| 31 Kempton Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-11-28 | £232,303 |
| 64 Kempton Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-07-31 | £276,131 |
HR4 9TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Primary School Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary School Friar Street , HR4 0AS | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 4,563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,405 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.E.M Hereford Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive , HR4 0NU | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 2,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Elms | 1 Canon Pyon Road | 448 yd | |
| Wobbly Taphouse | Unit 22, Beech Business Park, Tillington Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Plaice | 100 Grandstand Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Kempton Avenue | 241 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grandstand Road Park CHATSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Trinity Primary School BARRICOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Whitecross Hereford High School THREE ELMS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 958 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.0% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.