Postcode insights

HR6 9DS

High Street

Arrow

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Detailed insights for HR6 9DS

Overview

Postcode HR6 9DS is located in a remote rural village, within the Arrow ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.6 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 Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham is £48,269 per year. The nearest station is Leominster, about 6.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham is £48,269 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR6 9DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham near HR6 9DS 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 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
408.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.75(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.95(-60%)
Public order
2.36(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.36(-78%)
Other theft
1.77(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
93.52%
Other White
11
4.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.81%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
34.29%
No qualifications
39
18.57%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
44.54%
Other social rented
27
22.69%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.56%
Social rents from council
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Arrow

Median price£382,500
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£299K – £446K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £321 per square foot) in Arrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£425,500£325
Semi-Detached5£310,000£245
Terraced7£300,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arrow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arrow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£187,000£144,950
2017£317,500£222,000£212,000
2018£340,000£260,000£181,250
2019£367,750£235,000£165,000
2020£390,000£245,000£278,500
2021£437,500£225,000£207,500
2022£442,500£355,000£225,000
2023£443,500£190,000£200,000
2024£475,000£395,000£236,500
2025£445,000£277,500£277,250
2026£410,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arrow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arrow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£146£216
2017£202£245£219
2018£219£217£238
2019£235£230£228
2020£271£247£250
2021£274£230£222
2022£335£316£252
2023£304£242£191
2024£326£258£296
2025£325£237£317
2026£323£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arrow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arrow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 9DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR6 9DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025The Old Bike Shop, Bridge Street, Leominster, HR6 9ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
12 Sept 20258, Church Crescent, Leominster, HR6 9HHTerracedFreehold£207,000
31 Oct 2025Broadstone, West Street, Leominster, HR6 9DUTerracedFreehold£300,000
31 Mar 2025School View, West Street, Leominster, HR6 9DUTerracedFreehold£290,000
21 Mar 2025Westleigh, West Street, Leominster, HR6 9DUTerracedFreehold£147,500

Schools

In the HR6 9DS postcode area, located within Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR6 9DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPembridge CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR6 9DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR6 9DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYe Olde SteppesHigh Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 9DSWalking directions to Ye Olde Steppes

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 9DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Roger James Phillips

Arrow - 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
WardArrowE05009438
ParishPembridgeE04000848
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shobdon, Luston & BodenhamE02002908
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 004EE01014055
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR6 9DS

Is HR6 9DS (Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham) safe?

The area around HR6 9DS records about 24 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 9DS?

The median sale price around HR6 9DS in Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham is £382,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR6 9DS?

There is 1 school close to HR6 9DS, including Pembridge CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR6 9DS?

HR6 9DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR6 9DS (Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR6 9DS is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roger James Phillips (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.