Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

BELLE ORCHARD, HR8 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLE ORCHARD, HR8 1DD.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR8 1DD 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HR8 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £391k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR8 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Belle Orchard, 0.5km from Ledbury 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. 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. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £391k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00070885 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1DD. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 391,000

3 sales · Mean £ 367,166

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

HR8 1DD has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.3 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd0.5 km
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.4 km
  • Harlequin-Ledbury1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.4 km
  • The Seven Stars0.3 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.5 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.1 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.3 km
  • Coffee#10.3 km
  • Handley Organics0.3 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.4 km
  • Ledbury Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.3 km
  • Codfather II0.2 km
  • Pizza House0.3 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.6 km
  • Colwall6.5 km
  • Great Malvern10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Hospital0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km