Postcode insights

HR6 8HF

Westcroft

Leominster South

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Detailed insights for HR6 8HF

Overview

Postcode HR6 8HF is located in an urban city, within the Leominster South ward 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 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Leominster South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Leominster South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.7%

Approximately 10.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from HR6 8HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Leominster South near HR6 8HF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR6 8HF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leominster

N/A

Walking directions to Leominster

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
4,266.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.29(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(+60%)
Public order
17.22(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.4(+70%)
Other theft
12.4(+118%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
94.7%
Other White
11
3.43%
Irish
3
0.93%
Other
2
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
31.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.03%
No qualifications
50
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
50%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.79%
Other social rented
9
7.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.92%
Social rents from council
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Leominster South

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £345K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Leominster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £730,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£372,500£287
Semi-Detached14£242,000£239
Terraced10£211,250£225
Flats2£126,250£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£105,000£162,000£183,000
2017£260,000£70,000£160,000£155,000
2018£260,000£110,000£172,000£154,000
2019£273,000£111,000£185,000£164,000
2020£305,750£92,500£217,500£145,000
2021£300,000£122,000£197,500£185,000
2022£425,000£131,000£230,000£190,500
2023£390,000£125,000£192,500£172,500
2024£415,000£108,500£208,750£185,500
2025£373,750£150,000£236,000£205,000
2026£488,500£102,500£247,000£249,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£155£186£182
2017£215£187£184£160
2018£226£182£165
2019£223£192£204£177
2020£241£130£227£145
2021£254£163£226£202
2022£278£210£251£219
2023£272£237£238£186
2024£289£185£232£222
2025£287£214£227£195
2026£287£183£249£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Sept 202519, Westcroft, Leominster, HR6 8HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Apr 202561, Newlands Road, Leominster, HR6 8HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
23 Jun 202516, Newlands Road, Leominster, HR6 8HNTerracedFreehold£221,000
10 Oct 2025The Laurels, The Bargates, Leominster, HR6 8QSDetachedFreehold£525,000
12 Sept 20251, Westcroft, Leominster, HR6 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£237,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR6 8HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWestfield SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCambian Hereford SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryEarl Mortimer CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR6 8HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 8HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLeominster Service StationBargates, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8EXWalking directions to Leominster Service Station
0.3 miEdysia Polish ShopRainbow Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8EUWalking directions to Edysia Polish Shop
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodDishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8PXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miAldiDishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8NYWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miLondisSouth Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8GZWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Mark Alexander Woodall

Leominster South - 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 SouthE05009470
ParishLeominsterE04000800
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leominster SouthE02002907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 003CE01014047
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8HF

Is HR6 8HF (Leominster South) safe?

The area around HR6 8HF records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8HF?

The median sale price around HR6 8HF in Leominster South is £247,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8HF?

There are 4 schools close to HR6 8HF, 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 8HF?

The closest station to HR6 8HF is Leominster, about 1,188 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8HF?

HR6 8HF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.