LD8 is a postcode district in Herefordshire, County of, Wales, covering 190 active and 18 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LD8 (37%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (16%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LD8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LD8 are around £215k, down 38.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LD8 at 150 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LD8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Herefordshire, County of, Wales
LD8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD8 postcode area.
groups
Population4,218
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 36,600 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
8/10trending_upInvestment
9/10psychology
Area Character
LD8 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £215k. Property prices are trending down 38.6% year-on-year.
home £215,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences303
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson75
Public order59
Burglary41
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Wegnalls House
- Radnorshire Arms Hotel
- The Gables Bed and Breakfast
- The Old Vicarage
- Wegnalls House
- + 3 more
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Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Dolly Daydream
- Andrew Brassington
- Dolly Daydream
- East Radnor Leisure Centre
- The Salty Dog
- + 11 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Presteigne Pharmacy
- Evenjobb Village Hall
- Teledyne Labtech, a division of
- The Judges Lodging Trust Limited
- Evenjobb Village Hall
- + 29 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Dukes Arms
- Fforest Inn
- Presteigne Bowling Club
- Presteigne St Andrews Football Club
- Royal British Legion
- + 13 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bwyty Tsieineaidd Cabin
- Victoria Fish Bar
- The Cabin
- Victoria Fish Bar
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Area Profile: LD8 · Data under Open Government Licence