HR8 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on The Homend, 0.5km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00070888 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HOMEND, HR8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HOMEND, HR8 1BZ.
231
47
£ 42,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR8 1BZ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HR8 1BZ's 60% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1BZ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 249,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1BZ has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Ledbury Primary School
John Masefield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.3 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.5 km
- LDA Meats of Ledbury0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.5 km
- The Seven Stars0.3 km
- Talbot Hotel0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.1 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Choccotastic0.3 km
- Coffee#10.4 km
- Handley Organics0.3 km
- Ledbury Grill0.5 km
- Ledbury Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.4 km
- Codfather II0.3 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Wing on Take Away0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.5 km
- Colwall6.4 km
- Great Malvern10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81BZ · Data under Open Government Licence