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Ledbury

England / West Midlands / Herefordshire, County of / Ledbury

About

Ledbury is a market town in Herefordshire, known for its historic charm and rural surroundings. The town features timber-framed buildings, including the 17th-century Market House, which stands in the town centre. Ledbury is surrounded by orchards and farmland, reflecting the agricultural character of the region. The area is close to the Malvern Hills, offering access to walking trails and scenic views.

The town hosts a weekly market and several annual events, such as the Ledbury Poetry Festival. Local businesses include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, many housed in historic buildings. The railway station provides connections to Hereford, Worcester, and Birmingham. Ledbury’s location makes it a base for exploring the countryside, with nearby attractions including Eastnor Castle and the Wye Valley.

Area overview

On average Ledbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ledbury is £42,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Ledbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ledbury Population
9,439
Population density
204.9 per km²

Demographics

British
8,590
91.01%
Other White
517
5.48%
Other
46
0.49%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
39
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.38%
Total population: 9,439

Housing

Owns outright
2,020
45.17%
Owns with a mortgage
884
19.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
813
18.18%
Other social rented
494
11.05%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.3%
Total households: 4,472

Property prices in Ledbury

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Ledbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £830,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£395,000
Flats17£125,000
Semi-Detached57£263,500
Terraced33£215,000

10 years price trend in Ledbury

All postcodes in Ledbury

HR89JY

Ledbury

HR82HQ

Mabel's Furlong

HR81AZ

Newbury Park

HR81DG

Belle Orchard

HR81JE

Cut Throat Lane

HR82BD

Woodleigh Close

HR82DD

Bridge Street

HR82DE

Victoria Road

HR82DT

Ledbury

HR82EF

Ledbury

HR82EW

Birch Close

HR82PX

Falcon Lane

HR82XW

Martins Way

WR136HP

Ridgeway

HR81FU

Ledbury

HR81ES

Ledbury

HR81EP

Ledbury

HR82AN

Bridge Street

HR82FA

Hopton Close

HR82JA

Ledbury

HR81AX

Newbury Park

HR81AY

Newbury Park

HR81BN

Bank Crescent

HR81DS

High Street

HR81EA

Bye Street

HR82AL

Queen's Court

HR82AQ

Bye Street

HR82AY

Margaret Road

HR82BE

Long Acres

HR82JP

Falcon Lane

HR82XB

Spring Grove

HR89SP

Ledbury

HR81EQ

Ridgeway

HR81AF

Bank Crescent

HR81BZ

The Homend

HR81LQ

Bromyard Road

HR81SX

Orchard Lane

HR82AA

Bye Street

HR82BJ

Woodleigh Road

HR82AP

Barnetts Close

HR81AQ

Common Garden

HR81AE

Bank Crescent

HR81AR

Bromyard Road

HR81AT

Newbury Park

HR81FS

Ledbury

HR81RN

Ledbury

HR82BG

Oatleys Road

HR82EL

Elgar Close

HR82GR

Ledbury

HR82HE

New Street

HR82HN

Biddulph Way

HR82XA

Biddulph Way

HR82XP

Bramley Close

HR81AS

Newbury Park

HR81BD

Audley Croft

HR81BT

The Homend

HR81LD

Homend Crescent

HR82AT

Long Acres

HR82FP

Prince Rupert Road

HR82WG

Ledbury

HR82XG

Newton Close

HR82XT

Aston Close

HR81DB

The Homend

HR81ED

The Homend

HR81EF

Worcester Road

HR81FR

Ledbury

HR81JA

Cedar Court

HR81YN

Ledbury

HR82AR

Bridge Street

HR82EU

Pound Meadow

HR82EX

Oakland Drive

HR82HP

Biddulph Way

HR82JF

Traherne Close

HR82UW

Auden Crescent

HR82XD

Orchard Place

HR89SR

Ledbury

HR81AU

Newbury Park

HR81EE

Cut Throat Lane

HR81RE

Clencher's Mill Lane

HR82DR

Little Marcle Road

HR82DU

Northdown Close

HR82GA

Browning Road

HR82JQ

Orlham Lane

HR82PU

Bromyard Road

HR81FG

Ledbury

HR81AA

Bank Crescent

HR81AB

The Homend

HR81BG

Callow End

HR81DP

Church Road

HR81LE

Knapp Lane

HR82AF

Belle Orchard Close

HR82DB

Victoria Road

HR82FD

Browning Road

HR82FG

Skippe Close

HR82GU

Elton Drive

HR82LR

Northdown Close

HR82PN

Challenger Close

HR82XR

Russet Close

HR82XX

Hazle Close

HR81LF

Horse Lane Orchard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.