Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

NORTHMEAD, HR8 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHMEAD, HR8 1BE.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

HR8 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £227k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.1% year-on-year.

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

HR8 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northmead, 1.0km from Newtown in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 22.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00070880 (shared with 34 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 1BE. The average age is 53.8. 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

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 196,500

3 sales · Mean £ 203,000

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

8 sales · Mean £ 227,812

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

HR8 1BE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd1.0 km
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Retreat0.9 km
  • The Seven Stars0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.8 km
  • Coffee#10.8 km
  • Handley Organics0.8 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.9 km
  • Raduni Indian Cuisine0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.8 km
  • Codfather II0.7 km
  • Pizza House0.8 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.2 km
  • Colwall6.3 km
  • Great Malvern10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km
  • Golding Way0.2 km
  • Ledbury Rail Station0.2 km