Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

CHESTNUT CLOSE, HR8 2EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT CLOSE, HR8 2EP.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, HR8 2EP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.

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

HR8 2EP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chestnut Close, 0.4km from Happy Land in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury South ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR8 2EP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £270k, up 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2EP are sourced from Output Area E00070873 (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 2EP. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 249,975

4 sales · Mean £ 238,975

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

HR8 2EP has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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John Masefield High School

Good889 pupils0.5 km
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Ledbury Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.7 km
  • D T Waller Ltd0.3 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
  • Lanark House Investment Ltd0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Feathers Hotel0.7 km
  • Harlequin-Ledbury0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Retreat0.7 km
  • The Seven Stars0.8 km
  • Full Pitcher0.4 km
  • Talbot Hotel0.6 km
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Choccotastic0.8 km
  • Coffee#10.7 km
  • Handley Organics0.8 km
  • Ledbury Grill0.7 km
  • Ledbury Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.6 km
  • Codfather II0.8 km
  • Pizza House0.7 km
  • Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Wing on Take Away0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury1.5 km
  • Colwall7.3 km
  • Great Malvern11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfields Road0.1 km
  • Martins Way0.2 km
  • Churchill Meadow0.3 km
  • Bramley Close0.4 km
  • Bramley Close0.4 km