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Leominster North & Rural

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About

Leominster North & Rural ward encompasses the northern outskirts of the market town of Leominster and a significant portion of the surrounding Herefordshire countryside. The area is characterised by rolling agricultural land, mixed farming, and scattered hamlets and farmsteads. The landscape is defined by small watercourses and hedgerows, with the historic legacy of the region evident in its rural road networks and traditional building styles.

The ward includes the distinct settlement of Monkland, known for its early Norman church and its former priory. Agriculture remains the primary land use, with a focus on livestock and arable farming. The area provides a residential base for those working in Leominster or the wider county, maintaining a quiet, predominantly agricultural character away from the town centre.

Area overview

On average Leominster North & Rural has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leominster North & Rural is £46,713 per year. There are 1 schools in Leominster North & Rural: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leominster North & Rural is home to around 3,923 people, with a population density of about 64.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leominster North & Rural Population
3,923
Population density
64.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.59(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+5%)
Other theft
5.1(-10%)
Burglary
4.08(0%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,662
93.39%
Other White
178
4.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.31%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11
0.28%
Other Asian
9
0.23%
Total population: 3,921

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
952
29.11%
No qualifications
664
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
580
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
506
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 3,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
669
39.26%
Owns with a mortgage
368
21.6%
Other social rented
296
17.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
15.26%
Other forms of private rent
54
3.17%
Total households: 1,704

Property prices in Leominster North & Rural

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £380K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Leominster North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £660,000.

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 North & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£457,500£283
Terraced14£186,500£273
Semi-Detached9£160,000£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster North & Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster North & Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£126,500£150,000
2017£262,000£171,750£137,000
2018£320,000£164,000£130,000
2019£420,000£185,000£125,000
2020£302,500£154,750£143,500
2021£407,500£212,500£147,500
2022£440,000£195,000£190,000
2023£580,000£215,000£132,500
2024£370,000£190,000£138,000
2025£437,500£197,475£178,250
2026£565,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster North & Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster North & Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£198£204
2017£222£202£182
2018£258£204£184
2019£259£238£208
2020£260£198£219
2021£272£239£211
2022£306£268£250
2023£305£257£276
2024£337£201£238
2025£283£261£271
2026£402£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster North & Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leominster North & Rural in the last year.

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.