Postcode HR6 8EW is located in an urban town, within the Leominster North & Rural ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leominster North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leominster North is £43,117 per year. The nearest station is Leominster, about 0.6 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.
Leominster North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Leominster North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leominster North is £43,117 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from HR6 8EW.
Leominster North near HR6 8EW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leominster located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leominster | N/A | Walking directions to Leominster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Grange | Medium | Walking directions to The Grange |
| 0.1 mi | Dales Cricket Club | Small | Walking directions to Dales Cricket Club |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £457,500 | £283 |
| Terraced | 14 | £186,500 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £160,000 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8EW.
In the HR6 8EW postcode area, located within Leominster North, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR6 8EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Four Seasons | 25 Drapers Lane, Leominster, HR6 8ND | Walking directions to Four Seasons |
| 0.4 mi | Leominster Service Station | Bargates, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8EX | Walking directions to Leominster Service Station |
| 0.4 mi | Edysia Polish Shop | Rainbow Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8EU | Walking directions to Edysia Polish Shop |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8PX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR6 8EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Stone
Leominster North & Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR6 8EW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around HR6 8EW in Leominster North is £215,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to HR6 8EW, including Westfield School (Good), Cambian Hereford School (Good) and Earl Mortimer College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR6 8EW is Leominster, about 992 m away.
HR6 8EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR6 8EW 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).
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.