Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

NEWBURY PARK, HR8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY PARK, HR8 1AU.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HR8 1AU combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 53.3% year-on-year.

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

HR8 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newbury Park, 0.9km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR8, HR8 1AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, up 53.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00070880 (shared with 34 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 1AU. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 476,666

Detached

£ 465,000

2 sales · Mean £ 465,000

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

HR8 1AU has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.7 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd0.9 km
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury0.9 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.8 km
  • The Seven Stars0.7 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.5 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.7 km
  • Coffee#10.7 km
  • Handley Organics0.7 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.8 km
  • Pot & Page0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.7 km
  • Codfather II0.6 km
  • Pizza House0.7 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.2 km
  • Colwall6.3 km
  • Great Malvern10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Ledbury Railway Station0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km