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HR1 1AA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Herefordshire, County of
About HR1 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR1 1AA is a postcode in Widemarsh, Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HR1 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR1 1AA are schools and education and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HR1 1AA is based on Herefordshire 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,762 residents, 3,060 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near HR1 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 143 rolling sales, down 10.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR1 1AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HR1 1AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HR1 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HR1 1AA
Is HR1 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HR1 1AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HR1 1AA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR1 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched HR1 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR1 1AA?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 143 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR1 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.