20,946TOTAL POPULATION
9,104HOUSEHOLDS
3.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HR9 POSTCODE REGION

Hereford (HR9)

The HR9 postcode area is located in the Hereford postcode town region, within the county of Herefordshire, and contains a total of 1033 individual postcodes.

There are 151 electoral wards in the HR9 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, 26% of people in HR9 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 HR9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The HR9 postcode district is a geographic region located in the Hereford district in Herefordshire, England. It is situated in the central part of the country, covering over 72 square miles and encompassing the parishes of Bishops Frome, Canon Frome, Colwall, Eardisland, Evesbatch, Ford, Hope-under-Dinmore, Kington, Leinthall Earls, Lingen, Little Cowarne, Kimbolton, Kingsland, Whitbourne, and much of the Wigmore area.

The postcode district is in an area of varied landscape and picturesque villages, renowned for its countryside appeal and being home to a variety of wildlife. From the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley to tranquil riverside walks and woodlands, it offers many opportunities for leisure activities. In addition, there are a number of monuments, including the Elgar Memorial and the Offa's Dyke Path, as well as several sites of architectural interest.

The district has a wide range of educational establishments, including primary schools, secondary schools and universities. It is also easily accessible by train and public transport, with Hereford station providing services to Birmingham, London and Wales.

The principal parts of the HR9 postcode district have an eclectic mix of traditional industries, such as agriculture, forestry and milling, and more contemporary businesses have an increasing presence. There are several industrial parks, retail parks, and significant farming estates in the area.

In terms of leisure activities, the district has a great deal to offer with numerous sports facilities, equestrian centres, golf clubs, and vintage markets. In addition, there is an abundance of restaurants, pubs, and cafés, while National Trust properties and gardens of note are located nearby.

The HR9 postcode district is a picturesque area offering an interesting historical backdrop, a mix of modern business, and many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Its large variety of attractions, activities, and amenities make it a great destination for locals and visitors alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in HR9 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HR9Herefordshire

Herefordshire

The county of Herefordshire

HR9 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.

Herefordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHR9
Postal TownHereford
MSOA NameHerefordshire 022
LSOA NameHerefordshire 022B
CountyHerefordshire
RegionHerefordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

HR9 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HR9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Altbough
Ashfield
Aston Crews
Aston Ingham
Ballingham
Baysham
Beavan's Hill
Bilson Green
Boxbush
Brampton Abbotts
Brelston Green
Bridstow
Brierley
Brimps Hill
Brinkley Hill
Broadway Lands
Brockhampton
Bromsash
Buckholt
Bull's Hill
Callow Hill
Carey
Carterspiece
Collafield
Coughton
Crocker's Ash
Crossway
Crow Hill
Dancing Green
Drybrook
Dursley Cross
Dymock
East Dean
English Bicknor
Fawley Chapel
Fishpool
Flaxley
Forest of Dean
Four Oaks
Foy
Ganarew
Glewstone
Goodrich
Gorsley
Gorsley Common
Great Doward
Green Bottom
Greytree
Hales Wood
Harewood End
Harrow Hill
Hildersley
Hillersland
Hoarwithy
Hole-in-the-Wall
Hom Green
Hope Mansell
How Caple
Joy's Green
Kempley
Kempley Green
Kerne Bridge
Kilcot
Kiln Green
King's Caple
King's Thorn
Kingstone
Kynaston
Ladyridge
Lane End
Lea
Lea Line
Leys Hill
Linton
Linton Hill
Little Birch
Littledean Hill
Little Dewchurch
Little Doward
Little Gorsley
Llangarron
Llangrove
Llanwarne
Longhope
Lower Grove Common
Lower Lydbrook
Luxley
Lyne Down
Marstow
Merrivale
Michaelchurch
Mitcheldean
Much Birch
Nailbridge
Netherton
Old Forge
Old Gore
Pen-allt
Pencraig
Penguithal
Perrystone Hill
Peterstow
Phocle Green
Plump Hill
Pontshill
Poolmill
Pope's Hill
Preston Brook
Readings
Red Rail
Ross-on-Wye
Ruardean
Ruardean Hill
Ruardean Woodside
Rudhall
Rudhall Brook
Ruxton
Ruxton Green
Sellack
Sellack Boat
Shakesfield
Shapridge
Shaw Common
Shutton
Steam Mills
Stocking
St Owen's Cross
Stowfield
Strangford
Symonds Yat
The Cleaver
The Fording
The Pludds
The Weaven
Three Ashes
Totnor
Tretire
Tudorville
Turkey Tump
Upper Grove Common
Upper Lydbrook
Upton Bishop
Upton Crews
Walford
Welsh Bicknor
Welsh Newton
Welsh Newton Common
Weston under Penyard
Whitchurch
Wilson
Wilton
Worrall Hill
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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