HR8 2XR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Russet Close, 0.6km from Happy Land in Ledbury. Administratively it sits within Ledbury South ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, down 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR8 2XR are sourced from Output Area E00070876 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSET CLOSE, HR8 2XR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSET CLOSE, HR8 2XR.
190
50
£ 42,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR8 2XR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HR8 2XR is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR8 2XR. The average age is 49.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,000
10 sales · Mean £ 194,505
Semi-Detached
£ 198,000
2 sales · Mean £ 198,000
Flat
£ 109,593
1 sales · Mean £ 109,593
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR8 2XR has low crime rates — 35 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
John Masefield High School
Ledbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Ceci Paolo Delicatessen & Caffe Bar0.7 km
- D T Waller Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Gurneys Butchers0.8 km
- Lanark House Investment Ltd0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Feathers Hotel0.7 km
- Harlequin-Ledbury0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Retreat0.7 km
- The Seven Stars0.8 km
- Full Pitcher0.5 km
- Talbot Hotel0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Inn1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Choccotastic0.8 km
- Coffee#10.8 km
- Handley Organics0.8 km
- Ledbury Grill0.7 km
- Ledbury Leisure Centre0.3 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House0.7 km
- Codfather II0.9 km
- Pizza House0.7 km
- Number One Sandwich Bar Ltd0.7 km
- Wing on Take Away0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury1.6 km
- Colwall7.3 km
- Great Malvern11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bramley Close0.1 km
- Bramley Close0.1 km
- Martins Way0.1 km
- Ferndown Road0.3 km
- Ferndown Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR82XR · Data under Open Government Licence