Postcode insights

HR6 8BH

Caradoc Drive

Leominster East

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Detailed insights for HR6 8BH

Overview

Postcode HR6 8BH is located in an urban city, within the Leominster East ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leominster South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leominster South is £38,158 per year. The nearest station is Leominster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Grange.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Leominster South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Leominster South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Leominster South is £38,158 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR6 8BH.

Flood risk

Very low

Leominster South near HR6 8BH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leominster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR6 8BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Leominster

N/A

Walking directions to Leominster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR6 8BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe GrangeMediumWalking directions to The Grange
0.2 miSydoniaSmallWalking directions to Sydonia

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
758.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.08(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.73(-38%)
Other theft
4.89(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-41%)
Burglary
4.28(+5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
90.04%
Other White
24
9.56%
African
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
30.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.35%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
51.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.26%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.05%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Other social rented
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Leominster East

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £279K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Leominster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £775,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£296,500£264
Semi-Detached16£235,000£265
Terraced17£190,000£214
Flats12£94,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£72,475£155,250£143,000
2017£260,000£80,000£171,250£169,750
2018£249,000£97,000£175,000£170,000
2019£280,000£101,250£190,000£166,475
2020£285,000£84,000£162,500£188,000
2021£312,500£124,500£182,500£185,500
2022£302,500£83,625£210,000£150,000
2023£295,000£98,000£230,000£170,000
2024£285,000£118,000£217,500£180,000
2025£295,750£115,000£235,000£194,000
2026£342,500£85,000£264,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£157£200£179
2017£193£163£222£221
2018£204£171£189£180
2019£269£186£205£204
2020£221£158£241£169
2021£236£177£230£197
2022£235£164£257£255
2023£300£169£240£234
2024£263£189£260£226
2025£250£186£277£222
2026£320£169£247£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20264, Caradoc Drive, Leominster, HR6 8BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£264,000
18 Jul 20254, Caradoc Drive, Leominster, HR6 8BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
05 Dec 2025Robin James Engineering Services, Clinton Road, Leominster, HR6 0RJTerracedFreehold£250,000
06 Feb 202681, Caradoc Drive, Leominster, HR6 8BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
26 Mar 202544, Caradoc Drive, Leominster, HR6 8BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the HR6 8BH postcode area, located within Leominster South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR6 8BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryEarl Mortimer CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCambian Hereford SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLeominster Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR6 8BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 8BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCastlefield StoresJohn Abel Close, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8BJWalking directions to Castlefield Stores
0.3 miLondisSouth Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8GZWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiDishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8NYWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodDishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8PXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miFour Seasons25 Drapers Lane, Leominster, HR6 8NDWalking directions to Four Seasons

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 8BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Bartlett

Leominster East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
WardLeominster EastE05009468
ParishLeominsterE04000800
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leominster SouthE02002907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 003AE01014045
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8BH

Is HR6 8BH (Leominster South) safe?

The area around HR6 8BH records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HR6 8BH?

The median sale price around HR6 8BH in Leominster South is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8BH?

There are 4 schools close to HR6 8BH, including Earl Mortimer College (Good), Cambian Hereford School (Good) and Leominster Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR6 8BH?

The closest station to HR6 8BH is Leominster, about 534 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8BH?

HR6 8BH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR6 8BH (Leominster South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR6 8BH is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Bartlett (Green 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.