Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

TARGET CLOSE, HR8 2LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARGET CLOSE, HR8 2LR.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

48

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HR8 2LR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £249k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £249k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

HR8 2LR is a sought-after residential area on Target Close, 0.9km from Newtown in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury West ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR8 2LR is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2LR are sourced from Output Area E00070883 (shared with 8 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 2LR. The average age is 48.0. 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 / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 239,250

6 sales · Mean £ 239,666

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Detached

£ 199,000

1 sales · Mean £ 199,000

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

HR8 2LR has low crime rates — 13 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Gurneys Butchers0.9 km
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • The Fruit and Veg Stop Limited0.9 km
  • Wellworth It0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Seven Stars0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.8 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.9 km
  • Coffee#10.9 km
  • Handley Organics0.9 km
  • Raduni Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • The Ledberry0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.9 km
  • Codfather II0.8 km
  • Pizza House0.9 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Frome Brook Road0.1 km
  • Golding Way0.1 km
  • Frome Brook Road0.1 km
  • Golding Way0.1 km
  • Frost Road0.2 km