hereford HR1 Postcodes
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Hereford (HR1)
The HR1 postcode area is located in the Hereford postcode town region, within the county of Herefordshire, and contains a total of 1443 individual postcodes.
There are 169 electoral wards in the HR1 postcode area, including Bromyard, Hereford, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-On-Wye which come under the local authority of the Herefordshire, County of Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in HR1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of HR1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
HR1 is a postcode district located in the Hereford district of Herefordshire, England. It consists of the Hereford Post Town and covers parts of the city centre and Radford, Eign Hill, and Holmer neighborhoods.
HR1's postcode district consists of eight postcode units. These are HR1 1AA to HR1 1ZZ for PO Boxes, HR1 2AA to HR1 5ZZ for residential and business addresses, and the smaller HR1 6AB to HR1 6BA for smaller addresses.
The city of Hereford lies at the heart of the HR1 postcode district; being the only post town of the district, businesses located in the city centre will often have an HR1 postcode. It is home to both a cathedral and college, as well as many other attractions. The Museum of Herefordshire Life, refurbished in 2018, is a popular site.
The Eign Hill and Holmer districts are moderately sized residential areas located in the HR1 postcode area. They house a mix of conservatively-priced family homes, as well as development projects for the future. Radford is the largest of the three neighborhoods, containing many terraced homes and affordable housing.
The postcode district of HR1 is primarily served by the A49 road, which links Hereford to Shrewsbury. Post boxes, banks, churches, supermarkets, pubs, and other amenity sources are all found in the district. Public transport links via buses, are also available, as well as private taxi services. The closest stations, however, are located outside the postcode district (at Hereford and Ledbury).
The manager of Hereford's postcode district is Royal Mail. The area has very high levels of broadband coverage, save for the Eign Hill and Holmer districts which may have difficulties with slower connections.
Herefordshire County Council has responsibility for the postcode district. It works with the postcode's communities to ensure better public services, especially in the areas of education, waste disposal, and public safety.
The city of Hereford is a major employer in the HR1 postcode district, with many retailers, restaurants, manufacturing, and public services located there. Tesco, Aldi, Asda, The Range, and Morrisons all have large stores located in HR1.
Demographics
Herefordshire
HR1 is located in the county of Herefordshire, in England.
Herefordshire has a total population of 189,300, making it the 45th largest county in the UK.
Herefordshire has a total area of 841 square miles, and a population density of 86 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | HR1 |
| Postal Town | Hereford |
| MSOA Name | Herefordshire 012 |
| LSOA Name | Herefordshire 012C |
| County | Herefordshire |
| Region | Herefordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
HR1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of HR1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.