Is HR8 2LB a safe place to live?

Yes, HR8 2LB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of HR8 2LB?

The population for the HR8 2LB area is approximately 126 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR8 2LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR8 2LB.

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Population

126

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

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4/10

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4/10

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5/10

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1/10

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8/10

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10/10

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Area Character

HR8 2LB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR8 2LB is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Little Marcle in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Three Crosses ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2LB are sourced from Output Area E00070748 (shared with 9 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 2LB. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean3.2%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

HR8 2LB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ledbury5.0 km
Colwall11.0 km
Great Malvern15.1 km