Area Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HR8 postcode area.

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Population

13,610

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,580 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
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6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £337,954 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences899
Anti-social behaviour390
Criminal damage and arson206
Other theft164
Burglary163

school Local Schools

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Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good63 pupils
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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils
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Bosbury CofE Primary School

Outstanding151 pupils
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Much Marcle CofE Primary School

Outstanding85 pupils
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Ashperton Primary Academy

Outstanding194 pupils
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils
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Eastnor Parochial Primary School

Outstanding100 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Jolly Gs
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar
  • Coddington Vineyard
  • Cotteswold Dairy
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Bluebell Lodge
  • Harlequin-Ledbury
  • Leadon House Hotel
  • Meerkat Manor B&B
  • Moor Court
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Full Pitcher
  • Retreat
  • Rushall Social Club
  • The Bell Inn
  • Talbot Hotel
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Carsley's Breakfast & Grill
  • Glazydayz
  • Graze Tea Room Ltd
  • Handley Organics
  • Hellens Manor Tea Room
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-operative
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House
  • Codfather II
  • Golden Gate Takeaway
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd
  • Pizza House
  • + 2 more