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Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield

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About

Wigmore, Orleton and Brimfield form a cluster of small settlements in north Herefordshire. The area is shaped by farmland, hedged lanes and a patchwork of fields that extend to woodland edges. Villages are linked by narrow country roads and public footpaths used by walkers and local traffic. Farming and small-scale horticulture set the pattern of land use, with stone and timber farmhouses standing close to parish churches and village greens.

Wigmore is known for the ruins of its medieval castle, once the Mortimer family stronghold, whose motte and earthworks remain visible from nearby paths. Orleton and Brimfield retain layouts that reflect historic parish boundaries, with lanes that follow old ridge lines and sunken ways. Local footpaths lead past hedgerows where field drains and boundary stones mark long-standing plots. Day-to-day life centres on agricultural routines, village halls and occasional village events, and the area is read largely through its landscape and surviving medieval earthworks rather than modern development.

Area overview

On average Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield is £47,786 per year. There are 4 schools in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield is home to around 6,263 people, with a population density of about 27.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield Population
6,263
Population density
27.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.09(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.99(-44%)
Burglary
3.35(-17%)
Other theft
3.35(-42%)
Public order
2.71(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,022
96.17%
Other White
100
1.6%
Irish
39
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.34%
Other Asian
19
0.3%
Total population: 6,262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,048
37.79%
Level 3 (A level)
938
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
791
14.6%
No qualifications
781
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
454
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,475
53.25%
Owns with a mortgage
600
21.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
392
14.15%
Other social rented
165
5.96%
Other forms of private rent
105
3.79%
Total households: 2,770

Property prices in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £436,250 in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,080,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield 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 Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£526,500
Semi-Detached13£249,950
Terraced5£260,000

10 years median price trend in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield.

All postcodes in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield

HR60HN

Leominster North & Rural

SY84LJ

Leominster North & Rural

SY84PB

St Michaels Gate

SY84EA

Brook Crescent

SY84HW

Millbrook Way

HR69UX

Kings Meadow

LD82HR

Mortimer

LD82LR

Mortimer

SY84BE

Church Gate Cottages

SY84HY

Tunnel Lane

SY82HQ

Killhorse Lane

SY70JT

Mortimer

SY84AY

Haynall Lane

SY84LE

Bleathwood Lane

HR60BB

Green Lane

HR60FL

Bircher

HR69SZ

Mortimer

SY70ER

Mortimer

SY70LW

Watling Street

SY82LD

Mortimer

SY82LL

Mortimer

SY84EY

Woodhouse Lane

SY84HZ

Overton Lane

SY84LQ

Leominster North & Rural

SY70BQ

Mortimer

SY70LZ

High Street

SY82LF

Forge Lane

SY84BD

Leominster North & Rural

SY84JQ

Bircher

HR69PR

Croft Lane

HR69UF

Church Street

HR69UL

Ongar Street

HR69TQ

Hereford Lane

HR60HL

Leominster North & Rural

HR69TN

Mortimer

LD82LU

Willey Lane

SY84ES

The Rock

SY84HE

Kings Road

SY84AZ

Lynch Lane

HR60BE

Green Lane

SY70LQ

High Street

SY84LH

Temple Meadow

LD82LT

Mortimer

SY70EH

Roman Close

SY70LR

Rosemary

SY70NG

Mortimer

SY84AT

Lynch Lane

SY84NP

School Lane

HR69PP

Croft Lane

SY84NL

Wyson

SY70DT

Mortimer

SY70LD

Church Street

HR60EZ

Mulberry Meadow

HR69UP

Bury Cottages

LD82LP

Mortimer

SY70DP

Mortimer

SY70DY

Wigmore Road

SY70DZ

Mortimer

SY70EW

Mortimer

SY70LU

Hightree Bank

SY70QB

The Heath

SY84PE

Scotts Meadow

HR69SU

Bacon Lane

SY70DW

Mortimer

SY70NA

Mortimer

SY70NB

Mortimer

SY70NH

Orchard Close

SY84HF

Bircher

SY84HH

Hallets Well

SY84LB

Field View Cottages

SY84NG

Ludlow Road

HR60HT

Leominster North & Rural

HR69TS

Mortimer

LD82HS

Mortimer

LD82LY

Mortimer

SY82JQ

Lower Wood Road

HR60HY

Hundred Lane

HR60JF

Leominster North & Rural

HR69GG

Pear Tree Orchard

SY70LT

Park Lane

SY82LQ

Mortimer

SY84LL

Church Walk

WR158PJ

Cinders Lane

SY70DL

Mortimer

SY70EP

Weymore Lane

SY70JP

Orchard Cottages

SY70JX

Hereford Lane

SY82HY

Forge Lane

SY82LE

Mortimer

SY84LX

Model Cottages

SY70LB

High Street

SY70LL

Watling Street

SY79BH

Wetmore Lane

SY82LH

Stonebrook Houses

SY84EW

Castle Road

SY84HD

Ashley Walk

SY70LE

Tipton Lane

HR69UQ

Crookmullen

SY70NW

Middle Wardens

HR60RF

Rosedale Cottages

Data Sources

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