HR8 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newbury Terrace, 0.9km from Newtown in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 54, 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00070885 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWBURY TERRACE, HR8 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY TERRACE, HR8 1AY.
279
54
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR8 1AY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HR8 1AY — age 54, 60% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £275k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1AY. The average age is 54.2. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 287,500
2 sales · Mean £ 287,500
Terraced
£ 265,500
1 sales · Mean £ 265,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1AY has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Ledbury Primary School
John Masefield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.7 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.9 km
- LDA Meats of Ledbury0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.9 km
- The Seven Stars0.7 km
- Talbot Hotel0.9 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.5 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Choccotastic0.7 km
- Coffee#10.7 km
- Handley Organics0.7 km
- Ledbury Grill0.9 km
- Pot & Page0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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
- Ledbury0.3 km
- Colwall6.4 km
- Great Malvern10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Frome Brook Road0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81AY · Data under Open Government Licence