HR8 2AW is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Street, 0.1km from Newtown in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury North ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HR8 2AW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, down 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00070870 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, HR8 2AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, HR8 2AW.
313
38
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR8 2AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
HR8 2AW has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 2AW. The average age is 37.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 2AW has low crime rates — 20 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 Bar0.7 km
- D T Waller Ltd0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.6 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.7 km
- Harlequin-Ledbury0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Retreat0.7 km
- The Seven Stars0.6 km
- Full Pitcher0.7 km
- Talbot Hotel0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Choccotastic0.6 km
- Coffee#10.6 km
- Handley Organics0.6 km
- Ledbury Grill0.7 km
- Ledbury Leisure Centre0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.4 km
- Codfather II0.6 km
- Pizza House0.5 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.5 km
- Wing on Take Away0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury1.1 km
- Colwall7.1 km
- Great Malvern11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.2 km
- Victoria Road0.2 km
- Trading Estate0.3 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Fairfields Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR82AW · Data under Open Government Licence