The postcode HR8 2RJ is located in Herefordshire, County of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HR8 2RJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HR8 2RJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 2RJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to HR8 2RJ is The Sheepcote which is centered 431 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Poolend and is 633 m away.
The closest primary school to HR8 2RJ (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 2RJ is The Wellington Inn and is 9.25 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on February 19, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 38.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for HR8 2RJ 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 2RJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HR8 2RJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HR8 2RJ
| 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 2RJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| Ashperton Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2.66 km | |
| Ledbury Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 5.41 km |
| Much Marcle CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 5.52 km |
| John Masefield High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 6.05 km |
| Bosbury CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2014) | 6.48 km |
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.13 km | |
| Mordiford CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.14 km | |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 8.32 km |
| Compass Community School Hereford | Special school | 11-17 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 8.53 km |
| Ann Cam Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 8.55 km |
| Lugwardine Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 9.67 km |
| Withington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 10.05 km |
| Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 10.34 km |
| Colwall CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 10.35 km |
| The Elms School | Independent school | 3-13 | 10.36 km | |
| Burley Gate CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 10.38 km |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 12.14 km |
| Cradley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 13, 2016) | 12.39 km |
| King's Caple Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2012) | 13.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HR8 2RJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dymock Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 8 km | |
| Hill Ash House Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 8.1 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd At Ann Cam Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 8.55 km | |
| Happy Turtles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 8.55 km | |
| Beauchamp Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 8.77 km | |
| Kempley Produce Market | Exempt | 8.84 km | |
| The Wellington Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 19, 2020 | 9.25 km | |
| Barton Court | Awaiting Inspection | 9.38 km | |
| Hillbrook Farm Icecreams Kempley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 9.84 km | |
| Yew Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 6, 2019 | 10.14 km | |
| Colwall C Of E Primary School - Aspen Services | Awaiting Inspection | 10.25 km | |
| Colwall Cricket Club | Exempt May 18, 1998 | 10.3 km | |
| Wells and Wyche Pre-School - Colwall Pre-School | Exempt November 12, 2009 | 10.35 km | |
| The Elms School Colwall Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 10.36 km | |
| Thai Rama IV | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2018 | 10.63 km | |
| Cradley Royal British Legion Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2006 | 11 km | |
| Cradley Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 11 km | |
| Three Choirs Vineyard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 11.35 km | |
| Caterlink Limited At Pauntley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 12.14 km | |
| Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2021 | 12.63 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HR8 2RJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Poolend | 633 m | |
| Poolend | 637 m | |
| Poolend Farm | 656 m | |
| Poolend Farm | 675 m | |
| Poolend | 749 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 28.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HR8 2RJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Slade Coppice | 342 m | |
| Whitfield Coppice | 673 m | |
| Old Mill Pond | 947 m | |
| Redding Coppice | 976 m | |
| Poolend Coppice | 1.02 km | |
| Mains Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Putley Common | 1.41 km | |
| Commander's Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Lady's Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Patches Coppice | 1.86 km | |
| Eastwood | 1.87 km | |
| Hay Grove Coppice | 2 km | |
| Ast Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Millpound Coppice | 2.17 km | |
| Putson Coppice | 2.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HR8 2RJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.5 Mbps | 38.1 Mbps | 51.93 Mbps |
| Upload | 6 Mbps | 5.4 Mbps | 7.26 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 24 | 3.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 45 | 6.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for HR8 2RJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.04421100 |
| Longitude | -2.50846400 |
| OS Easting | 365224 |
| OS Northing | 0238546 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Herefordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Three Crosses |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33021444 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Herefordshire 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Herefordshire 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |