Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

THE HOMEND, HR8 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HOMEND, HR8 1BP.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

57

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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: HR8 1BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HR8 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 57, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 119.8% year-on-year.

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

HR8 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Homend, 0.4km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

HR8 1BP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 119.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00070889 (shared with 15 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 1BP. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 186,603

Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 431,666

Flat

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

HR8 1BP has low crime rates — 31 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting16
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.2 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd0.4 km
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.3 km
  • Harlequin-Ledbury1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.3 km
  • The Seven Stars0.2 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.4 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.0 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.2 km
  • Coffee#10.2 km
  • Handley Organics0.2 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.3 km
  • Ledbury Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.3 km
  • Codfather II0.1 km
  • Pizza House0.3 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Old Hospital0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Market House0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km