Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

KNAPP CLOSE, HR8 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNAPP CLOSE, HR8 1AW.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HR8 1AW is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £336k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

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

HR8 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Knapp Close, 0.8km 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 1AW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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: Average house prices are around £336k, down 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00070866 (shared with 24 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 1AW. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 332,500

9 sales · Mean £ 338,721

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

HR8 1AW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Stop0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.8 km
  • The Seven Stars0.7 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.5 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.7 km
  • Coffee#10.7 km
  • Handley Organics0.7 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.8 km
  • Pot & Page0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.8 km
  • Codfather II0.6 km
  • Pizza House0.7 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.2 km
  • Colwall6.2 km
  • Great Malvern10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Ledbury Station. Forecourt0.2 km
  • Ledbury Railway Station0.2 km
  • Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km