HR8 1AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Knapp Lane, 0.7km from Bradlow in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR8, HR8 1AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 86% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k, down 14.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00070866 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNAPP LANE, HR8 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNAPP LANE, HR8 1AN.
405
55
£ 42,800 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, HR8 1AN is established retirement territory. With £710k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1AN. The average age is 55.1. 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: 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
£ 600,000
7 sales · Mean £ 604,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1AN has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ledbury Primary School
John Masefield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.7 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.9 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.7 km
- Talbot Hotel1.0 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.5 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Choccotastic0.7 km
- Coffee#10.8 km
- Handley Organics0.7 km
- Ledbury Grill0.8 km
- Pot & Page0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.8 km
- Codfather II0.7 km
- Pizza House0.8 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Wing on Take Away0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.3 km
- Colwall6.0 km
- Great Malvern10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ledbury Station. Forecourt0.3 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
- Ledbury Railway Station0.3 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
- Ledbury Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81AN · Data under Open Government Licence