HR8 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Homend, 0.7km from Ledbury 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. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00070880 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HOMEND, HR8 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HOMEND, HR8 1DA.
302
54
£ 42,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR8 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 1DA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1DA has low crime rates — 19 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 Bar0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.5 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.7 km
- LDA Meats of Ledbury0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.6 km
- The Seven Stars0.5 km
- Talbot Hotel0.7 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.3 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Choccotastic0.5 km
- Coffee#10.5 km
- Handley Organics0.5 km
- Ledbury Grill0.6 km
- Pot & Page0.7 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.5 km
- Codfather II0.4 km
- Pizza House0.5 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.5 km
- Wing on Take Away0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.4 km
- Colwall6.3 km
- Great Malvern10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.0 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Old Hospital0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81DA · Data under Open Government Licence