THE HOMEND, HR8 1BS House Prices & Local Information

HR8 1BS is a safe, established residential area on The Homend, 0.6km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR8 1BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00070888 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.