Postcode HR8 1LS is located in a rural village, within the Ledbury North ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £59,535 per year. The nearest station is Ledbury, about 1 miles away.
Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £59,535 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR8 1LS.
Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath near HR8 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ledbury located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Ledbury | N/A | Walking directions to Ledbury |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £298,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Ledbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £770,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £440,000 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £300,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 13 | £225,000 | £344 |
| Flats | 12 | £140,000 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £120,500 | £272,500 | £194,500 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £137,500 | £205,000 | £182,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £182,500 | £237,475 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £356,750 | £144,975 | £205,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £452,500 | £154,950 | £257,500 | £207,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £117,500 | £245,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £592,500 | £170,000 | £295,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £112,500 | £252,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £577,500 | £139,975 | £256,500 | £178,500 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £135,000 | £307,500 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £94,000 | £255,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247 | £158 | £254 | £229 |
| 2017 | £271 | £166 | £254 | £224 |
| 2018 | £303 | £228 | £251 | £246 |
| 2019 | £306 | £260 | £256 | £235 |
| 2020 | £315 | £274 | £294 | £253 |
| 2021 | £312 | £160 | £280 | £259 |
| 2022 | £350 | £214 | £305 | £308 |
| 2023 | £371 | £207 | £373 | £292 |
| 2024 | £364 | £226 | £322 | £304 |
| 2025 | £374 | £216 | £331 | £328 |
| 2026 | £347 | £157 | £292 | £361 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR8 1LS.
In the HR8 1LS postcode area, located within Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 HR8 1LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Harvey
Ledbury North - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR8 1LS records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around HR8 1LS in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £298,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
The closest station to HR8 1LS is Ledbury, about 1,571 m away.
HR8 1LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,714 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 HR8 1LS is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liz Harvey (It's Our County (Herefordshire)).
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.