HR8 is a postcode district in Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, covering 554 active and 116 retired postcodes.
The largest share of HR8 (17%) 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 (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes HR8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in HR8 are around £337k. Safety: Crime runs above average across HR8 at 167 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 49 — 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 HR8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
HR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HR8 postcode area.
13,610
49
£ 42,580 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
HR8 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 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 £337k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Ledbury Primary School
Bosbury CofE Primary School
Much Marcle CofE Primary School
Ashperton Primary Academy
John Masefield High School
Eastnor Parochial Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Jolly Gs
- Boots UK Ltd
- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar
- Coddington Vineyard
- Cotteswold Dairy
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Bluebell Lodge
- Harlequin-Ledbury
- Leadon House Hotel
- Meerkat Manor B&B
- Moor Court
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Full Pitcher
- Retreat
- Rushall Social Club
- The Bell Inn
- Talbot Hotel
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Carsley's Breakfast & Grill
- Glazydayz
- Graze Tea Room Ltd
- Handley Organics
- Hellens Manor Tea Room
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Co-operative
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House
- Codfather II
- Golden Gate Takeaway
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd
- Pizza House
- + 2 more
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