Postcode insights

HR6 0QP

Leominster North & Rural

Herefordshire, County of

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Detailed insights for HR6 0QP

Overview

Postcode HR6 0QP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Leominster North & Rural ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham is £48,269 per year. The nearest station is Leominster, about 2.3 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham is £48,269 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR6 0QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham near HR6 0QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leominster located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
28.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.79(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.26(-42%)
Other theft
3.92(-31%)
Burglary
3.92(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
97.42%
African
4
1.48%
Other White
2
0.74%
Indian
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
39.92%
No qualifications
39
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.62%
Apprenticeship
19
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
65.83%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the HR6 0QP postcode area, located within Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,633
Band B£1,905
Band C£2,177
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,538
Band G£4,082
Band H£4,898

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HR6 0QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Stone

Leominster North & Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
ParishKimboltonE04000785
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shobdon, Luston & BodenhamE02002908
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 004FE01014097
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 0QP

Is HR6 0QP (Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham) safe?

The area around HR6 0QP records about 34 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. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HR6 0QP?

The median sale price around HR6 0QP in Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham is £215,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around HR6 0QP?

HR6 0QP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR6 0QP (Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR6 0QP is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Stone (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.