Area Analysis Herefordshire, County of, Wales

LD8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD8 postcode area.

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Population

4,218

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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9/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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
shopping_bag

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