Is HR8 1PA a safe place to live?

Yes, HR8 1PA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of HR8 1PA?

The population for the HR8 1PA area is approximately 417 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HR8 1PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR8 1PA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

417

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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Area Character

HR8 1PA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 72% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR8 1PA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Bromesberrow in Bromesberrow Heath. Administratively it sits within Dymock ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, HR8 1PA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1PA are sourced from Output Area E00113013 (shared with 20 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 1PA. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

HR8 1PA has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good63 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ledbury6.7 km
Colwall9.5 km
Great Malvern13.2 km

Bus Stops

Letter House0.5 km