Orchard Close is in Adforton, Craven Arms and in Herefordshire district. SY7 0NH is located in the Mortimer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Close, Adforton, Craven Arms, SY7 0NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY7 0NH is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 42.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 57.8% | 53.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY7 0NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.8% | 22.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.3% | 56.9% | -16.4% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 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 | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 17.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 33.9% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 257.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 808.6% higher than the Bircher average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Close has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bircher and the 20th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Orchard Close, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2023-07-17 | £316,916 |
| 6 Orchard Close, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2014-12-11 | £262,074 |
| 3 Orchard Close, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2014-05-19 | £228,141 |
| 6 Orchard Close, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2000-06-02 | £231,879 |
SY7 0NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY7 0NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Primary School Ford Street , Wigmore HR6 9UN | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School Watling Street , Leintwardine SY7 0LL | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore School Ford Street , Wigmore HR6 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.