17POPULATION
3.1%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsHR2 8SW

What social class do the population of HR2 8SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is HR2 8SW in Hereford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about HR2 8SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 35.3%Male
  • 64.7%Female

From the last census, 35.3% of people in HR28SW male, and 64.7% female. Women outnumber men in Pontrilas.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in HR2 8SW is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.3%WORKING
  • 3.1%UNEMPLOYED

3.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near HR2 8SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near HR2 8SW

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near HR2 8SW

Banks

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Banks near HR2 8SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near HR2 8SW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near HR2 8SW

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in HR2 8SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in HR2 8SW

Libraries

Libraries

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HR28SW Postcode Breakdown

HRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORSWUNIT
Full PostcodeHR2 8SW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownHereford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

HR28SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

HR2 8SW postcode is located in the postal town of Hereford. Hereford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode HR2 8SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Llanwarne0.9 miles E
Kilpeck2.8 miles W
Saint Weonard2.9 miles SE
Hoarwithy3 miles E
Aconbury3.4 miles NE
Saint Devereux3.5 miles W
Callow4.2 miles N
Sellack4.4 miles E
Thruxton4.6 miles NW
Garway4.8 miles SW
Broad Oak5.1 miles S
Peterstow5.2 miles E
Llangarren5.5 miles SE
Holme Lacy5.5 miles NE
Kingstone5.9 miles NW
London117 miles E
Glasgow274 miles N
Edinburgh277 miles N
Cardiff37 miles SW
Liverpool101 miles N
Southampton93 miles SE
Saint Ives87 miles SE

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