HR8 1DS is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Ledbury in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00070891 (shared with 97 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HR8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HR8 1DS.
188
44
£ 42,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HR8 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £366k 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 1DS. The average age is 43.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
2 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Terraced
£ 492,000
1 sales · Mean £ 492,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 1DS has low crime rates — 27 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
John Masefield High School
Ledbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.0 km
- D T Waller Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.1 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.1 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.0 km
- Harlequin-Ledbury0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Retreat0.0 km
- The Seven Stars0.1 km
- Talbot Hotel0.1 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.3 km
- The Brewery Inn Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Choccotastic0.1 km
- Coffee#10.1 km
- Handley Organics0.1 km
- Ledbury Grill0.0 km
- Ledbury Leisure Centre0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.3 km
- Codfather II0.2 km
- Pizza House0.1 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.1 km
- Wing on Take Away0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury1.0 km
- Colwall6.6 km
- Great Malvern10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial0.1 km
- Market House0.1 km
- Bye Street0.2 km
- Bye Street0.2 km
- Somerfield Store0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR81DS · Data under Open Government Licence