Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HOMEND CRESCENT, HR8 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMEND CRESCENT, HR8 1AL.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /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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Index Insight: HR8 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HR8 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR8 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Homend Crescent, 0.7km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR8 1AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00070888 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1AL. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Semi-Detached

£ 219,975

2 sales · Mean £ 219,975

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR8 1AL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting12
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.5 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd0.7 km
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury1.0 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.6 km
  • The Seven Stars0.5 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.3 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.5 km
  • Coffee#10.5 km
  • Handley Organics0.5 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.6 km
  • Pot & Page0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.6 km
  • Codfather II0.4 km
  • Pizza House0.6 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.4 km
  • Colwall6.2 km
  • Great Malvern10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Old Hospital0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km