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HR6 8DF

Arkwright Close

Leominster East

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Detailed insights for HR6 8DF

Overview

Postcode HR6 8DF is located in an urban city, within the Leominster East area of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leominster South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leominster South is £38,158 per year. The median sale price in Leominster East is £205,000 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,500 and £283,000. The nearest station is Leominster, about 0.1 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Leominster South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leominster South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.3%

Approximately 15.3% 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 8DF.

Flood risk

Very low

Leominster South near HR6 8DF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR6 8DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Leominster

N/A

Walking directions to Leominster

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
1,231.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.94(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.57(+462%)
Shoplifting
29.07(+234%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.23(+232%)
Public order
23.02(+280%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
93.35%
Other White
15
4.34%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.58%
Indian
1
0.29%
Pakistani
1
0.29%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
28.01%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.73%
No qualifications
48
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.12%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
38.22%
Owns with a mortgage
42
26.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.2%
Other social rented
24
15.29%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.55%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Leominster East

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £283K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £228 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
Detached10£318,250£277
Semi-Detached15£235,000£293
Terraced16£187,500£234
Flats14£106,000£181

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£112,500£235,000£194,000
2026£295,000£100,000£240,250£167,500
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£181£277£222
2026£298£182£289£229
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202670, Caswell Road, Leominster, HR6 8BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
22 Aug 202513, Caswell Road, Leominster, HR6 8AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
29 May 202617, Lammas Close, Leominster, HR6 8NUTerracedFreehold£145,000
16 Oct 20253, Lammas Close, Leominster, HR6 8NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
29 Aug 202526, Lammas Close, Leominster, HR6 8NUDetachedFreehold£242,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR6 8DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCambian Hereford SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryEarl Mortimer CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableWestfield SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HR6 8DF

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.

Band A£1,716
Band B£2,002
Band C£2,288
Band D£2,574
Band E£3,146
Band F£3,719
Band G£4,291
Band H£5,149

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 8DF, 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 003DE01014048
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2020-11-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8DF

Is HR6 8DF (Leominster South) safe?

The area around HR6 8DF records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8DF?

The median sale price around HR6 8DF in Leominster East is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8DF?

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

What is the nearest station to HR6 8DF?

The closest station to HR6 8DF is Leominster, about 197 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8DF?

HR6 8DF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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