HR8 — LEDBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HR8 is £370,222, broadly in line with the Herefordshire average of £372,356.

Properties in HR8 cost 29.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HR8 have fallen 9.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£465,882	323
Semi-detached	£277,584	185
Terraced	£229,019	145
Flat	£151,392	56
All types	£370,222	768

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HR8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HR8 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HR8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ledbury Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bosbury CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Queenswood School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ashperton Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
John Masefield High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

Median Age

63%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

63.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HR8 are 296.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

296.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HR8 is collected by Hereford Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HR8 — LEDBURY

Area Summary

HR8 (LEDBURY) offers above-average property prices (£370,222, 29% above national average), low crime (92% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (296 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HR8?

The average house price in HR8 (LEDBURY) is £370,222, based on 768 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.1% over the past year.

Is HR8 a safe area to live?

Crime in HR8 is significantly below the national average (6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HR8?

There are 9 schools in or near HR8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HR8?

Council tax in HR8 is collected by Hereford Council. The Band D rate is £2,183 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HR8?

The average broadband download speed in HR8 is 296 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HR8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 63% of homes in HR8 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.