Postcode insights

HR8 2UY

Foxdene

Ledbury West

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Detailed insights for HR8 2UY

Overview

Postcode HR8 2UY is located in a rural town, within the Ledbury West ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ledbury area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ledbury is £48,668 per year. The nearest station is Ledbury, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Ledbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ledbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ledbury is £48,668 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR8 2UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ledbury near HR8 2UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ledbury located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR8 2UY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Ledbury

N/A

Walking directions to Ledbury

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
5,635.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.43(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.76(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.2(+95%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(-13%)
Public order
5.68(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
95.34%
Other White
9
3.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.42%
Roma
1
0.42%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
37.31%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.91%
No qualifications
30
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
40.2%
Owns with a mortgage
33
32.35%
Other social rented
12
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.76%
Shared ownership
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Ledbury West

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£322
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £345K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Ledbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ledbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£395,000£338
Semi-Detached14£246,000£331
Terraced19£230,000£319
Flats1£115,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ledbury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ledbury West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,625£185,000£169,000
2017£308,750£193,250£171,255
2018£360,000£212,000£177,500
2019£318,125£214,000£198,000
2020£344,250£218,500£195,000
2021£320,000£230,000£189,950
2022£404,000£237,000£206,000
2023£480,000£235,500£238,750
2024£410,000£253,750£212,000
2025£371,000£257,000£230,000
2026£427,500£222,500£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ledbury West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ledbury West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£199£248
2017£253£250£242
2018£280£239£281
2019£278£283£269
2020£294£245£277
2021£315£311£297
2022£341£308£317
2023£355£331£305
2024£322£344£296
2025£311£318£319
2026£353£355£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ledbury West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR8 2UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR8 2UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202528A, Albert Road, Ledbury, HR8 2DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000
25 Jul 202546, Albert Road, Ledbury, HR8 2DWDetachedFreehold£310,000
30 May 202526B, Albert Road, Ledbury, HR8 2DWTerracedFreehold£230,000
10 Sept 202546, Lower Road, Ledbury, HR8 2DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
18 Jul 2025The Pippins, Victoria Road, Ledbury, HR8 2DADetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the HR8 2UY postcode area, located within Ledbury, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR8 2UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLedbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryJohn Masefield High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR8 2UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR8 2UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRiverford Organic Farms wholesalersBarnett Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2DJWalking directions to Riverford Organic Farms wholesalers
0.3 miAldiLeadon Way, Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2SSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodNew Street, Ledbury, HR8 2EZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 HR8 2UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Justine Anne Haslewood Peberdy

Ledbury West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
WardLedbury WestE05009467
ParishLedburyE04000797
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LedburyE02002923
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 019DE01014038
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2019-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR8 2UY

Is HR8 2UY (Ledbury) safe?

The area around HR8 2UY records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 HR8 2UY?

The median sale price around HR8 2UY in Ledbury is £270,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR8 2UY?

There are 2 schools close to HR8 2UY, including Ledbury Primary School (Good) and John Masefield High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR8 2UY?

The closest station to HR8 2UY is Ledbury, about 1,375 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR8 2UY?

HR8 2UY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR8 2UY (Ledbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR8 2UY is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Justine Anne Haslewood Peberdy (Green 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.