Postcode HR6 8LG 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 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 nearest station is Leominster, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Grange.
Leominster South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Leominster South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
The average income per household in Leominster South is £38,158 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR6 8LG.
Leominster South near HR6 8LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leominster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leominster | N/A | Walking directions to Leominster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Grange | Medium | Walking directions to The Grange |
| 0.1 mi | Sydonia | Small | Walking directions to Sydonia |
| 0.5 mi | Dales Cricket Club | Small | Walking directions to Dales Cricket Club |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £296,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £235,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 17 | £190,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 12 | £94,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8LG.
In the HR6 8LG postcode area, located within Leominster South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR6 8LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | South Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8GZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Dishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8NY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Dishley Street, Leominster, HR6 8PX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Four Seasons | 25 Drapers Lane, Leominster, HR6 8ND | Walking directions to Four Seasons |
| 0.2 mi | Castlefield Stores | John Abel Close, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8BJ | Walking directions to Castlefield Stores |
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 8LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Bartlett
Leominster East - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR6 8LG 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.
The median sale price around HR6 8LG in Leominster South is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to HR6 8LG, including Cambian Hereford School (Good), Earl Mortimer College (Good) and Westfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR6 8LG is Leominster, about 566 m away.
HR6 8LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,288 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 8LG is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Bartlett (Green 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.