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Leominster West

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About

Leominster West ward lies within the historic market town of Leominster, situated in the north of Herefordshire. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets, local retail outlets, and some light industrial units on its fringes. It is bordered by the River Lugg to the east, which defines part of its boundary. The ward includes the town's railway station, providing a direct link to the wider region.

The urban character is shaped by its proximity to the town centre, with many buildings reflecting local sandstone and brick construction. Grange Court, a 17th-century timber-framed building relocated to serve as the town council offices, stands as a notable landmark. Open spaces include the recreational grounds along Pinsley Road. The local economy is supported by a range of independent shops and services catering to the resident population.

Area overview

On average Leominster West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leominster West is £43,117 per year. Leominster West is home to around 2,765 people, with a population density of about 556.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leominster West Population
2,765
Population density
556.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.06(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(+81%)
Other theft
8.32(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-9%)
Burglary
4.34(+7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,571
92.98%
Other White
133
4.81%
Irish
16
0.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.29%
Other
7
0.25%
Total population: 2,765

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
584
25.41%
No qualifications
483
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
386
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
349
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
272
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 2,298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
598
49.63%
Owns with a mortgage
269
22.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
15.52%
Other social rented
94
7.8%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.41%
Total households: 1,205

Property prices in Leominster West

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Leominster West area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leominster West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£306,500
Semi-Detached8£237,500
Terraced6£148,750

10 years median price trend in Leominster West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.