Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR8 2LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR8 2LX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

346

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR8 2LX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR8 2LX spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HR8 2LX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Much Marcle in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Old Gore ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR8 2LX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2LX are sourced from Output Area E00070962 (shared with 16 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 2LX. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HR8 2LX has low crime rates — 8 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 offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Much Marcle CofE Primary School

Outstanding85 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Slip Tavern0.5 km
  • The Walwyn Arms0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Scrumpy House0.8 km
  • Hellens Manor Tea Room0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury7.5 km
  • Colwall13.6 km
  • Hereford15.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.0 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Walwyn Arms PH0.1 km
  • Walwyn Arms PH0.1 km