HR8 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bank Crescent, 0.6km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury South ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR8, HR8 1AE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00070884 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANK CRESCENT, HR8 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK CRESCENT, HR8 1AE.
256
60
£ 42,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR8 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 92% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, HR8 1AE is established retirement territory. With £625k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1AE. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 603,000
8 sales · Mean £ 547,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1AE has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ledbury Primary School
John Masefield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.4 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.6 km
- LDA Meats of Ledbury1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.5 km
- The Seven Stars0.4 km
- Talbot Hotel0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.2 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Choccotastic0.4 km
- Coffee#10.4 km
- Handley Organics0.4 km
- Ledbury Grill0.5 km
- Pot & Page0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.5 km
- Codfather II0.3 km
- Pizza House0.5 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.5 km
- Wing on Take Away0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.5 km
- Colwall6.3 km
- Great Malvern10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Old Hospital0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81AE · Data under Open Government Licence