Rosebery Close is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR4 9YN is located in the Widemarsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosebery Close, Hereford, HR4 9YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR4 9YQ, HR4 9JJ, HR4 9YH, HR4 9YD, HR4 9YB, HR4 9YG, HR4 9JN, HR4 9LA, HR4 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR4 9YN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 47.8% | 47.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 9YN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 48.6% | 43.4% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.6% | 28% | 16.4% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 21% | 16.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 34.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 35% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 21.7% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 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.
In the area around HR4 9YN this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 34.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 90.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 91.3% | 80.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 80.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebery Close was 180.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosebery Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 40th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rosebery Close, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,750 | 2020-04-17 | £156,616 |
| 3 Rosebery Close, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2019-04-15 | £198,405 |
| 4 Rosebery Close, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2018-04-26 | £197,287 |
| 2 Rosebery Close, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,750 | 2007-11-16 | £106,938 |
| 4 Rosebery Close, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2006-11-03 | £200,409 |
HR4 9YN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,844 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 | 2,947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,762 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 | 1,787 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,893 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 | 701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 121 yd | |
| The Courtyard Trading Company Ltd | The Courtyard Theatre, Penhaligon Way | 300 yd | |
| Fox & Mabel | Kiosk 5, Garrick Lane | 337 yd | |
| Amazing Asia Ltd | Unit 26, Garrick Lane | 397 yd | |
| The Beefy Boys Hereford | Garrick Lane | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Richmond Place Club | 69-71 Edgar Street | 275 yd | |
| Hereford Football Club | Hereford United Football Ground, Edgar Street | 290 yd | |
| Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill | 16 Blackfriars Street | 358 yd | |
| Beer in Hand | 136 Eign Street | 459 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | 140 Eign Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batterlicious | 152 Eign Street | 459 yd | |
| New Chop Suey Bar | 162 Eign Street | 459 yd | |
| Spice Minister | 85 Widemarsh Street | 463 yd | |
| The Welcome Fish Bar | 169 Widemarsh Street | 470 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 60 Widemarsh Street | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Old Market | 296 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 444 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 459 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 666 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Barton Yard | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Allpay Park - Moorhouse WIDEMARSH COMMON | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 792 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.