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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. 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 2 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

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Leominster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leominster East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£295,000
Terraced17£166,000
Semi-Detached19£230,000
Flats12£113,500

10 years median price trend in Leominster East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.