Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

TRAHERNE CLOSE, HR8 2JF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAHERNE CLOSE, HR8 2JF.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 90% owned. HR8 2JF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £348k reflects the demand.

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

HR8 2JF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Traherne Close, 0.7km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury South ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR8 2JF is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2JF are sourced from Output Area E00070879 (shared with 5 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 2JF. The average age is 56.9. 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

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 299,564

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

2 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

HR8 2JF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

S

John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils0.3 km
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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.8 km
  • D T Waller Ltd1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.9 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.8 km
  • The Seven Stars0.9 km
  • Full Pitcher0.9 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.7 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.9 km
  • Coffee#10.9 km
  • Handley Organics0.9 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.8 km
  • Ledbury Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.9 km
  • Codfather II1.0 km
  • Pizza House0.8 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury1.8 km
  • Colwall7.1 km
  • Great Malvern11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunns Copse0.1 km
  • Dunns Copse0.2 km
  • Orchard Place0.2 km
  • Orchard Place0.2 km
  • Ferndown Road0.4 km