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HR8

LEDBURY

Herefordshire, West Midlands, England

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HR8 covers LEDBURY in Herefordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £370,222
1yr change ▼ 9.1%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£370,222

▼ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% above national avg

Crime Rate

6.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

296 Mbps

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.

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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

£346K £356K £366K £376K £385K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

39

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.

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296.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about HR8 LEDBURY

What is the average house price in HR8 LEDBURY?
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 LEDBURY 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 is the population of HR8 LEDBURY?
The population of HR8 (LEDBURY) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 39 years. 63% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in HR8 LEDBURY?
There are 9 schools in or near HR8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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