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HR6 8SJ

Matilda Close

Leominster West

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Detailed insights for HR6 8SJ

Overview

Postcode HR6 8SJ is located in an urban city, within the Leominster West area of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leominster North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 West is £250,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Leominster, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Leominster North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,293 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Leominster North has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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 8SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leominster North near HR6 8SJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
9,854.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.39(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-34%)
Other theft
2.6(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.95(-73%)
Public order
1.95(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
92.25%
Other White
11
4.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
24.27%
Level 3 (A level)
44
21.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
19.9%
No qualifications
26
12.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
40.18%
Owns outright
31
27.68%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.79%
Social rents from council
2
1.79%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Leominster West

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £293
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £197K – £310K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Leominster West area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,711 up to £550,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£282,500£310
Semi-Detached10£200,000£283
Terraced8£178,375£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leominster West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,500£177,500£145,000
2017£195,000£155,000£142,500
2018£242,500£169,500£155,000
2019£241,500£161,250£152,975
2020£240,000£176,500£158,998
2021£259,500£212,500£142,500
2022£340,000£216,000£197,500
2023£320,000£240,750£169,500
2024£296,250£212,000£163,000
2025£300,000£232,500£178,375
2026£312,500£200,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leominster West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£194£190
2017£239£215£187
2018£252£219£215
2019£273£212£223
2020£223£222£205
2021£274£270£201
2022£291£275£262
2023£313£266£256
2024£315£301£246
2025£293£273£239
2026£300£239£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leominster West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jan 20265, Matilda Close, Leominster, HR6 8SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
05 Jun 2026372, Buckfield Road, Leominster, HR6 8SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
20 Oct 2025384, Buckfield Road, Leominster, HR6 8SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
10 Jul 202630, Ebnal Close, Leominster, HR6 8SLTerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Mar 202615, Ebnal Close, Leominster, HR6 8SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for HR6 8SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miNot applicableWestfield SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HR6 8SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 8SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsBarons Cross Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8RNWalking directions to Morrisons

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

Local councillors

Allan Merlyn Williams

Leominster West - 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
WardLeominster WestE05009471
ParishLeominsterE04000800
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leominster NorthE02002906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 002DE01014044
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8SJ

Is HR6 8SJ (Leominster North) safe?

The area around HR6 8SJ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near HR6 8SJ?

The median sale price around HR6 8SJ in Leominster West is £250,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8SJ?

There is 1 school close to HR6 8SJ, including Westfield School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8SJ?

HR6 8SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,293 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR6 8SJ is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allan Merlyn Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).