HR8 1BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Langlands, 1.0km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00070880 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LANGLANDS, HR8 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LANGLANDS, HR8 1BB.
302
54
£ 42,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HR8 1BB — age 54, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £297k 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 1BB. 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
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
£ 381,750
2 sales · Mean £ 381,750
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
8 sales · Mean £ 278,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1BB has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Ledbury Primary School
John Masefield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.9 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.9 km
- The Seven Stars0.8 km
- Talbot Hotel1.0 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Choccotastic0.8 km
- Coffee#10.8 km
- Handley Organics0.8 km
- Ledbury Grill0.9 km
- Pot & Page1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.8 km
- Codfather II0.7 km
- Pizza House0.8 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Wing on Take Away1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.2 km
- Colwall6.3 km
- Great Malvern10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km
- Ledbury Railway Station0.2 km
- Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81BB · Data under Open Government Licence