Buckfield Road is in Leominster and in Herefordshire district. HR6 8FQ is located in the Leominster West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckfield Road, Leominster, HR6 8FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR6 8RX, HR6 8UD, HR6 8RR, HR6 8SL, HR6 8RP, HR6 8RS, HR6 8SB, HR6 8SJ, HR6 8UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR6 8FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.2% | 31.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 47% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 44.7% | 42.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.3% | 19.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 21.8% | 8.6% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 92.8% | 87.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckfield Road was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Leominster East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Buckfield Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leominster East and the 168th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Buckfield Road, Leominster, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2002-05-24 | £342,108 |
HR6 8FQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR6 8FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Primary School Hereford Road , HR6 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School Ivington , HR6 0JH | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland CofE School Kingsland , HR6 9QN | 4out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luston Primary School Westland View , Luston HR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre South Street , HR6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Ryeland's Road , HR6 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Hereford School Coningsby Road , Leominster HR6 0EW | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Cross Community Room | Community Day Centre, Portna Way | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Cross Inn and Campsite | Barons Cross Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Barons Cross Road | 190 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.