Gladstone Drive is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR4 9YD is located in the Widemarsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gladstone Drive, Hereford, HR4 9YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9YG, HR4 9YQ, HR4 9YH, HR4 9YN, HR4 9JA, HR4 9JJ, HR4 9JN, HR4 9YB, HR4 9JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR4 9YD is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 50% | 54.7% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 | 29% | 36% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 38.4% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 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 | 34.5% | 35.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 25% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 22% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 93.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 80.5% | 67.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 24.2% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 68.2% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.3% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 4.3% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.7% | 76.7% | -37.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Drive was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 72nd highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Gladstone Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-03 | £154,829 |
| 13 Gladstone Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2024-09-30 | £209,189 |
| 29 Gladstone Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £223,250 | 2024-09-19 | £219,255 |
| 47 Gladstone Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-08-20 | £176,429 |
| 9 Gladstone Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-05-31 | £176,574 |
HR4 9YD 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,783 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 | 3,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,906 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 | 1,932 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 2,034 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 | 823 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels | Cafe Bistro, Henffordd Gardens, Penhaligon Way | 263 yd | |
| Unity Works Social Enterprises | Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane Offices, Plough Lane | 365 yd | |
| Razbari | 156 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| Grill and Fry | 160 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| Fox & Mabel | Kiosk 5, Garrick Lane | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Richmond Place Club | 69-71 Edgar Street | 297 yd | |
| Beer in Hand | 136 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | 140 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| Hereford Football Club | Hereford United Football Ground, Edgar Street | 426 yd | |
| Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill | 16 Blackfriars Street | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batterlicious | 152 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| New Chop Suey Bar | 162 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| Whitecross Fish Bar | 15 Whitecross Road | 443 yd | |
| The Hive Tattoos Limited | 52 Eign Gate | 508 yd | |
| The Patty Parlour | 44 Bewell Street | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Old Market | 369 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Barton Yard | 713 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.