The postcode HR8 2QS is located in Herefordshire, County of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HR8 2QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HR8 2QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of HR8 2QS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to HR8 2QS is B4224 which is centered 7.32 km away.
The nearest bus stop is The Nurdens and is 1.4 km away.
The closest primary school to HR8 2QS (for ages 11 and under) is Ashperton Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is John Masefield High School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 19, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of HR8 2QS is Oxenhall Parish Hall Trust and is 12.57 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 12, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for HR8 2QS is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Herefordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to HR8 2QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HR8 2QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HR8 2QS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HR8 2QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashperton Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 4.35 km | |
| Queenswood School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 4.51 km |
| Much Marcle CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 4.93 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 5.76 km |
| Mordiford CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.9 km | |
| Ledbury Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 7.59 km |
| John Masefield High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 8.05 km |
| Lugwardine Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 8.24 km |
| Ann Cam Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 8.88 km |
| St Mary's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 30, 2019) | 8.92 km |
| Bosbury CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2014) | 8.99 km |
| Withington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 9.17 km |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2014) | 10.15 km |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 10.22 km |
| King's Caple Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2012) | 10.57 km |
| Compass Community School Hereford | Special school | 11-17 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 10.72 km |
| Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 8, 2013) | 11.37 km |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 12.72 km |
| Sutton Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 25, 2017) | 12.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HR8 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempley Produce Market | Exempt | 8.27 km | |
| Dymock Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 8.4 km | |
| Hill Ash House Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 8.64 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd At Ann Cam Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 8.88 km | |
| Happy Turtles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 8.88 km | |
| Beauchamp Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 9.15 km | |
| Hillbrook Farm Icecreams Kempley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 9.33 km | |
| Three Choirs Vineyard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 11.65 km | |
| Cafe Rosie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 12.36 km | |
| Grimshaw Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2019 | 12.36 km | |
| The Gallery Carvery & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 12.37 km | |
| Oxenhall Parish Hall Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 12.57 km | |
| Newent Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 12.65 km | |
| Caterlink Limited At Pauntley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 12.72 km | |
| Cradley Royal British Legion Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2006 | 13.5 km | |
| Cradley Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 13.5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HR8 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| The Nurdens | 1.4 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 29.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HR8 2QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Green Hill Coppice | 577 m | |
| Green Hill Rough | 657 m | |
| Round Hill Wood | 795 m | |
| Devereux Pool | 804 m | |
| Park Coppice | 814 m | |
| Lady's Wood | 959 m | |
| Devereux Park | 1 km | |
| Jones's Coppice | 1.01 km | |
| Nurdens Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Putley Common | 1.26 km | |
| Beans Butts Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Harris's Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Beech Grove | 1.47 km | |
| Commander's Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Holling Hill Wood | 1.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HR8 2QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.03149300 |
| Longitude | -2.53981900 |
| OS Easting | 363063 |
| OS Northing | 0237147 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Herefordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Old Gore |
| Local Authority District | Herefordshire, County of |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: The Marches Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | Hereford |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Herefordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33021448 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Herefordshire 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Herefordshire 018D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |