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HR6 8FU

Marsh Court Road

Leominster North & Rural

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Detailed insights for HR6 8FU

Overview

Postcode HR6 8FU is located in an urban town, within the Leominster North & Rural area 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 median sale price in Leominster North & Rural is £243,875 (around £275 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £174,875 and £410,000. The nearest station is Leominster, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Grange.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
58.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Leominster North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,163 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Leominster North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.8%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Leominster North is £43,117 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Leominster North near HR6 8FU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR6 8FU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leominster

N/A

Walking directions to Leominster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR6 8FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GrangeMediumWalking directions to The Grange
0.2 miDales Cricket ClubSmallWalking directions to Dales Cricket Club

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
1,008.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.45(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.61(+46%)
Shoplifting
5.62(-35%)
Public order
3.75(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
417
85.1%
Other White
53
10.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.22%
Caribbean
4
0.82%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
0.82%
Total population: 490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
29.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
17.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
16.72%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
13.78%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
80
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
25
14.71%
Social rents from council
20
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.59%
Owns outright
14
8.24%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Leominster North & Rural

Median price: £243,875
Price per sq ft: £275
Sales (last 12 months): 34
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £410K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £243,875 (about £275 per square foot) in Leominster North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £840,000.

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
Detached16£412,500£308
Semi-Detached5£224,000£275
Terraced13£171,500£271

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£417,500£182,500£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£291£269£263
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

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202632, Cheaton Close, Leominster, HR6 8EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
31 Mar 202636, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
27 Mar 202664, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8ELTerracedFreehold£140,000
12 Nov 202530, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8ELTerracedFreehold£147,500
22 Dec 202599, Middlemarsh, Leominster, HR6 8UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the HR6 8FU postcode area, located within Leominster North, there are 0 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR6 8FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableWestfield SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableCambian Hereford SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryEarl Mortimer CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HR6 8FU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 8FU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFour Seasons25 Drapers Lane, Leominster, HR6 8NDWalking directions to Four Seasons
0.5 miEdysia Polish ShopRainbow Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8EUWalking directions to Edysia Polish Shop
0.5 miLeominster Service StationBargates, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8EXWalking directions to Leominster Service Station

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 8FU, 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
ParishLeominsterE04000800
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leominster NorthE02002906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 002BE01014042
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2025-09-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8FU

Is HR6 8FU (Leominster North) safe?

The area around HR6 8FU 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.

What is the average house price near HR6 8FU?

The median sale price around HR6 8FU in Leominster North & Rural is £243,875 (about £275 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8FU?

There are 3 schools close to HR6 8FU, including Westfield School (Good), Cambian Hereford School (Good) and Earl Mortimer College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR6 8FU?

The closest station to HR6 8FU is Leominster, about 984 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8FU?

HR6 8FU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,163 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR6 8FU (Leominster North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR6 8FU 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).

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