Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

THE GARTH, HR8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GARTH, HR8 1BQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

302

cake
Avg Age

54

payments
Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

work
Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HR8 1BQ — age 54, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.

home £332,050 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR8 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Garth, 1.0km from Bradlow in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR8 1BQ is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £332k, down 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00070880 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1BQ. 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%
lightbulb

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

Detached

£ 322,500

4 sales · Mean £ 327,275

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

HR8 1BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

P

Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
S

John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • The Fruit and Veg Stop Limited0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Retreat1.0 km
  • The Seven Stars0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.8 km
  • Coffee#10.9 km
  • Handley Organics0.8 km
  • Ledbury Grill1.0 km
  • Raduni Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.9 km
  • Codfather II0.8 km
  • Pizza House0.9 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.1 km
  • Colwall6.2 km
  • Great Malvern10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Ledbury Rail Station0.1 km
  • Ledbury Rail Station0.1 km
  • Ledbury Railway Station0.1 km