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Leominster East

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About

Leominster East is a primarily residential ward located on the eastern side of the historic market town of Leominster. The area encompasses a mix of housing developments, from post-war estates to more recent builds, situated off roads like the B4361. It includes local amenities such as the Minster College and is bordered by the River Lugg to the east, which shapes its outer boundary. The ward functions as a key residential community for the town.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Grange Court, a 17th-century timber-framed building originally serving as the town's market hall, which was relocated and reconstructed here in the 19th century. The area's landscape is characterised by its proximity to the river and views towards the surrounding Herefordshire countryside. Residential streets are generally quiet, with convenient pedestrian access into the town centre for shopping and the railway station.

Area overview

On average Leominster East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leominster East is £38,733 per year. There are 1 schools in Leominster East: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Leominster East is home to around 4,260 people, with a population density of about 430.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leominster East Population
4,260
Population density
430.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.57(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.03(+253%)
Public order
16.67(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.43(+125%)
Shoplifting
11.97(+38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,795
89.06%
Other White
308
7.23%
Other
25
0.59%
Indian
21
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.38%
Total population: 4,261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
885
24.39%
No qualifications
869
23.95%
Level 3 (A level)
606
16.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
497
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 3,628

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
715
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
649
30.46%
Owns with a mortgage
360
16.89%
Other social rented
283
13.28%
Other forms of private rent
62
2.91%
Total households: 2,131

Property prices in Leominster East

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £279K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Leominster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leominster East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£296,500£264
Semi-Detached16£235,000£265
Terraced17£190,000£214
Flats12£94,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£72,475£155,250£143,000
2017£260,000£80,000£171,250£169,750
2018£249,000£97,000£175,000£170,000
2019£280,000£101,250£190,000£166,475
2020£285,000£84,000£162,500£188,000
2021£312,500£124,500£182,500£185,500
2022£302,500£83,625£210,000£150,000
2023£295,000£98,000£230,000£170,000
2024£285,000£118,000£217,500£180,000
2025£295,750£115,000£235,000£194,000
2026£342,500£85,000£264,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£157£200£179
2017£193£163£222£221
2018£204£171£189£180
2019£269£186£205£204
2020£221£158£241£169
2021£236£177£230£197
2022£235£164£257£255
2023£300£169£240£234
2024£263£189£260£226
2025£250£186£277£222
2026£320£169£247£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leominster East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Leominster East

Is Leominster East safe?

Leominster East records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Leominster East?

The median sale price in Leominster East is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Leominster East?

Leominster East has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Leominster East?

Leominster East scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Leominster East sits around rank 9,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Leominster East?

The average household income in Leominster East is around £38,733 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Leominster East?

Leominster East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jenny Bartlett (Green Party).

All postcodes in Leominster East

HR69QG

Southern Avenue

HR60LX

Brunel Road

HR68SR

Silurian Close

HR60SS

Lower Leys Way

HR68NW

Pinsley Road

HR68RF

The Meadows

HR68SY

Silurian Close

HR60QJ

Worcester Road

HR60QZ

Sabrina Way

HR68AA

School Lane

HR68DJ

Cranes Lane

HR68BB

Caswell Terrace

HR68HZ

West Place

HR68NA

Minera Gardens

HR68AG

John Abel Close

HR68TN

Worcester Road

HR68NN

Pinsley Road

HR66DR

Leominster East

HR68ND

Drapers Lane

HR68NE

Church Street

HR68DT

Hampton Gardens

HR68AN

Etnam Street

HR68EU

West Street

HR60QR

Leominster East

HR68SU

Silurian Close

HR60NX

Hereford Road

HR68FN

New Street

HR66BS

Southern Avenue

HR68DW

New Street

HR60SW

Clinton Road

HR66BT

Southern Avenue

HR60ST

Longfield Way

HR60YH

Southern Avenue

HR68DB

The Priory

HR68RE

The Meadows

HR68AW

Etnam Street

HR68TD

Green Lane

HR66SA

Corn Square

HR66SB

Corn Square

HR60XB

Southern Avenue

HR68GZ

South Street

HR68ER

St Botolphs Green

HR68LL

Coningsby Road

HR68SZ

Silurian Close

HR60PA

Railway Cottages

HR68JH

South Street

HR68LS

Broad Street

HR68AS

Worcester Road

HR68AR

Worcester Road

HR60QQ

Worcester Road

HR68EQ

The Priory

HR60RP

Bromyard Road

HR60RW

Brierley Way

HR60LD

Arrow Close

HR68FJ

South Street

HR68BU

Broad Street

HR68AU

Worcester Road

HR68DQ

Rainbow Street

HR60NZ

Hereford Road

HR68BQ

Caradoc Drive

HR68BD

Caswell Road

HR68DR

New Street

HR60QB

Southern Avenue

HR68DE

Burgess Street

HR68BX

Broad Street

HR68JQ

South Street

HR68TJ

Battlebridge Close

HR60DD

Southern Avenue

HR68LU

Southern Avenue

HR68LX

Corn Street

HR60QL

Tickbridge Lane

HR60LA

Owen Way

HR60YB

Southern Avenue

HR60NA

Stoke Prior Lane

HR60DH

Ludlow Road

HR68LT

Corn Square

HR60QT

Leominster East

HR68JP

Hereford Terrace

HR68AL

Etnam Street

HR68NS

Pinsley Mill Gardens

HR68TH

Battlebridge Close

HR68SX

Silurian Close

HR68ST

Silurian Close

HR68JE

Broad Street

HR60RL

Glendower Road

HR60QN

Leominster East

HR68DG

Burgess Gardens

HR60RH

Leominster East

HR68TW

Clinton Road

HR68DF

Arkwright Close

HR68AJ

Etnam Street

HR68NH

Church Street

HR68DH

Cranes Lane

HR68NJ

School Road

HR68LR

Corn Square

HR68AQ

Etnam Street

HR68DS

Vicarage Street

HR66DP

Leominster East

HR60LP

Stretford Bury

HR60LZ

Enterprise Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.