Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

MASEFIELD AVENUE, HR8 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASEFIELD AVENUE, HR8 1BW.

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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 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HR8 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Masefield Avenue, 0.8km from Bradlow in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR8 1BW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BW 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 1BW. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 214,225

4 sales · Mean £ 220,237

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

HR8 1BW has low crime rates — 15 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 behaviour7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd1.0 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

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

21 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.8 km
  • Coffee#10.8 km
  • Handley Organics0.8 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.9 km
  • Pot & Page1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

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 Away1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.1 km
  • Colwall6.1 km
  • Great Malvern10.3 km

Bus Stops

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