Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

SUNSHINE CLOSE, HR8 2DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNSHINE CLOSE, HR8 2DZ.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HR8 2DZ combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£252k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £252k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

HR8 2DZ is a sought-after residential area on Sunshine Close, 1.0km from Newtown in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury West ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR8 2DZ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00070882 (shared with 10 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 2DZ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 229,500

2 sales · Mean £ 229,500

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR8 2DZ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • LDA Meats of Ledbury0.9 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Wellworth It1.0 km
  • Homend Garage0.7 km
  • Cotteswold Dairy0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Raduni Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • The Ledberry1.0 km
  • Winters Kitchen1.0 km
  • Baptist Church0.8 km
  • Glazydayz0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House1.0 km
  • Codfather II1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.9 km
  • The Brewery Inn Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury0.6 km
  • Colwall6.6 km
  • Great Malvern10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Golding Way0.1 km
  • Golding Way0.2 km
  • Frome Brook Road0.2 km
  • Frome Brook Road0.2 km
  • Frost Road0.3 km