HR8 1DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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. 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. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00070885 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR8 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR8 1DF.
279
54
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR8 1DF 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
HR8 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DF. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1DF has low crime rates — 28 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
22 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.5 km
- D T Waller Ltd1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.3 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.5 km
- Harlequin-Ledbury0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.5 km
- The Seven Stars0.3 km
- Talbot Hotel0.5 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.2 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.3 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- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.3 km
- Codfather II0.3 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Wing on Take Away0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury0.6 km
- Colwall6.5 km
- Great Malvern10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81DF · Data under Open Government Licence