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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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
39.42(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(+68%)
Other theft
5.79(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-40%)
Burglary
2.53(-38%)
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

Median price£262,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £315K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Leominster West area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,711 up to £550,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£295,000£295
Semi-Detached7£200,000£289
Terraced7£180,000£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,500£177,500£145,000
2017£195,000£155,000£142,500
2018£242,500£169,500£155,000
2019£241,500£161,250£152,975
2020£240,000£176,500£158,998
2021£259,500£212,500£142,500
2022£340,000£216,000£197,500
2023£320,000£240,750£169,500
2024£296,250£212,000£163,000
2025£297,500£235,000£176,750
2026£285,000£185,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£194£190
2017£239£215£187
2018£252£219£215
2019£273£212£223
2020£223£222£205
2021£274£270£201
2022£291£275£262
2023£313£266£256
2024£315£301£246
2025£291£273£237
2026£295£264£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Leominster West

Is Leominster West safe?

Leominster West records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Leominster West?

The median sale price in Leominster West is £262,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Leominster West?

Leominster West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Leominster West sits around rank 18,181 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 West?

The average household income in Leominster West is around £43,117 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Leominster West?

Leominster West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Allan Merlyn Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.