Is HR8 1PF a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in HR8 1PF?

The average property price in HR8 1PF is currently around £420k.

What is the population of HR8 1PF?

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

Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HR8 1PF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1PF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR8 1PF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bromesberrow Heath in Bromesberrow Heath. Administratively it sits within Dymock ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, HR8 1PF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 1PF 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 1PF. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 317,500

2 sales · Mean £ 317,500

Detached

£ 470,000

3 sales · Mean £ 503,333

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

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

Burglary2

Vehicle crime2

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ledbury6.1 km
Colwall9.8 km
Great Malvern13.6 km

Bus Stops

Post Office0.0 km
Post Office0.1 km
Sandfields0.3 km