Postcode insights

HR6 8UJ

The Mallards

Leominster North & Rural

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Detailed insights for HR6 8UJ

Overview

Postcode HR6 8UJ is located in an urban town, within the Leominster North & Rural ward 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 nearest station is Leominster, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dales Cricket Club.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Leominster North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% 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

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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 8UJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Leominster North near HR6 8UJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leominster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR6 8UJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Leominster

N/A

Walking directions to Leominster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR6 8UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDales Cricket ClubSmallWalking directions to Dales Cricket Club

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
294.5 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
264
92.31%
Other White
21
7.34%
Other
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
25.2%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.62%
Other social rented
23
18.11%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.09%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Leominster North & Rural

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £380K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Leominster North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £660,000.

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
Detached14£457,500£283
Terraced14£186,500£273
Semi-Detached9£160,000£261

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£565,000£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£402£289
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 8UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025241, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8UJTerracedFreehold£170,000
26 Sept 2025243, The Mallards, Leominster, HR6 8UJTerracedFreehold£171,500
04 Jul 2025213, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
27 May 2025269, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
19 Dec 2025142, Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, HR6 8UNTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.7 miNot applicableCambian Hereford SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryEarl Mortimer CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 8UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 (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 8UJ, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 8UJ

Is HR6 8UJ (Leominster North) safe?

The area around HR6 8UJ 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 8UJ?

The median sale price around HR6 8UJ in Leominster North is £215,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 8UJ?

There are 3 schools close to HR6 8UJ, 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 8UJ?

The closest station to HR6 8UJ is Leominster, about 1,281 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR6 8UJ?

HR6 8UJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.