HR8 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northmead, 1.0km from Newtown 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 £227k, down 22.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00070880 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHMEAD, HR8 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHMEAD, HR8 1BE.
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
HR8 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £227k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1BE. 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
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
Terraced
£ 196,500
3 sales · Mean £ 203,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
8 sales · Mean £ 227,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1BE has low crime rates — 17 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
20 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd1.0 km
- LDA Meats of Ledbury1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Retreat0.9 km
- The Seven Stars0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Choccotastic0.8 km
- Coffee#10.8 km
- Handley Organics0.8 km
- Ledbury Grill0.9 km
- Raduni Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.8 km
- Codfather II0.7 km
- Pizza House0.8 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.2 km
- Colwall6.3 km
- Great Malvern10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km
- Golding Way0.2 km
- Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81BE · Data under Open Government Licence