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Leominster South

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About

Leominster South ward encompasses the southern portion of the historic market town of Leominster, situated on the River Lugg. The area includes the town centre with its timber-framed buildings and the notable Priory Church. Residential streets extend southward, blending older properties with more modern housing developments. The ward's geography is largely defined by the flat river valley, with agricultural land and smaller watercourses marking its southern boundaries.

The economy is centred on local retail, services, and light industry, supported by the town's role as a commercial hub for the surrounding rural area. The Herefordshire Trail passes through the ward, connecting to the wider countryside. Leominster's railway station, providing links to Hereford, Shrewsbury, and the Welsh Marches line, is a key transport feature located here, facilitating both commuting and the movement of goods.

Area overview

On average Leominster South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leominster South is £38,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Leominster South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leominster South is home to around 3,210 people, with a population density of about 129.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
209
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leominster South Population
3,210
Population density
129.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.66(+183%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.89(+400%)
Shoplifting
30.22(+247%)
Public order
27.1(+347%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.99(+229%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,971
92.67%
Other White
137
4.27%
Other
20
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.59%
Other Asian
16
0.5%
Total population: 3,206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
707
26.8%
No qualifications
588
22.29%
Level 3 (A level)
442
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
401
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
252
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 2,638

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
596
42.85%
Owns with a mortgage
321
23.08%
Other social rented
227
16.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
12.08%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.52%
Total households: 1,391

Property prices in Leominster South

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £345K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Leominster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £730,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£372,500£287
Semi-Detached14£242,000£239
Terraced10£211,250£225
Flats2£126,250£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£105,000£162,000£183,000
2017£260,000£70,000£160,000£155,000
2018£260,000£110,000£172,000£154,000
2019£273,000£111,000£185,000£164,000
2020£305,750£92,500£217,500£145,000
2021£300,000£122,000£197,500£185,000
2022£425,000£131,000£230,000£190,500
2023£390,000£125,000£192,500£172,500
2024£415,000£108,500£208,750£185,500
2025£373,750£150,000£236,000£205,000
2026£488,500£102,500£247,000£249,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£155£186£182
2017£215£187£184£160
2018£226£182£165
2019£223£192£204£177
2020£241£130£227£145
2021£254£163£226£202
2022£278£210£251£219
2023£272£237£238£186
2024£289£185£232£222
2025£287£214£227£195
2026£287£183£249£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leominster South 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.