Postcode insights

HR6 8SP

Wesley Road

Leominster West

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Detailed insights for HR6 8SP

Overview

Postcode HR6 8SP is located in an urban city, within the Leominster West ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leominster North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Leominster North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Leominster North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 8SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Leominster North near HR6 8SP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
574.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.56(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.59(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-47%)
Other theft
3.86(-32%)
Burglary
1.93(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
94.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.82%
Other White
3
1.09%
African
2
0.73%
Irish
2
0.73%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
31.4%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.7%
No qualifications
35
14.46%
Apprenticeship
21
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
71.31%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.74%
Other social rented
2
1.64%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Leominster West

Median price£262,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £315K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 (about £290 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
Detached23£295,000£295
Semi-Detached7£200,000£289
Terraced7£180,000£278

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£297,500£235,000£176,750
2026£285,000£185,000£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£291£273£237
2026£295£264£320
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20261, Woodfen Crescent, Leominster, HR6 8SSDetachedFreehold£435,000
13 Feb 202611, Woodfen Crescent, Leominster, HR6 8SSDetachedFreehold£340,000
21 Jan 202614, Woodfen Crescent, Leominster, HR6 8SSDetachedFreehold£550,000
12 Feb 202690, Buckfield Road, Leominster, HR6 8SQDetachedFreehold£262,000
08 Sept 202544, Buckfield Road, Leominster, HR6 8SQDetachedFreehold£271,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR6 8SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 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

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR6 8SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 8SP
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 (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 8SP, 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 002CE01014043
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8SP

Is HR6 8SP (Leominster North) safe?

The area around HR6 8SP records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8SP?

The median sale price around HR6 8SP in Leominster North is £262,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8SP?

There are 4 schools close to HR6 8SP, including Westfield School (Good), Cambian Hereford School (Good) and Earl Mortimer College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8SP?

HR6 8SP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,828 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.