HR8 2GS is a safe, established residential area on Elton Drive, 1.0km from Happy Land in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Ledbury South ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2GS are sourced from Output Area E00070872 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELTON DRIVE, HR8 2GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELTON DRIVE, HR8 2GS.
570
42
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HR8 2GS — age 42, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2GS. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 2GS has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
John Masefield High School
Ledbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- D T Waller Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ledbury Cricket Club Ltd0.6 km
- Ledbury Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Ledbury Town Football Club0.6 km
- JMSport0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leadon House Hotel0.7 km
- Harlequin-Ledbury0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Full Pitcher0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury2.2 km
- Colwall7.9 km
- Great Malvern12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kipling Road (Schools)0.2 km
- Kipling Road (Schools)0.3 km
- Hazle Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR82GS · Data under Open Government Licence