Postcode LD8 2LN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Mortimer area of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield is £47,786 per year. The median sale price in Mortimer is £383,350 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,500 and £533,250. The nearest station is Knighton, about 5.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Went’s Meadow.
Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,628 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield is £47,786 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD8 2LN.
Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield near LD8 2LN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knighton located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Went’s Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Went’s Meadow |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £383,350 (about £270 per square foot) in Mortimer area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £475,000 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £263,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 | £190 |
| Terraced | 2 | £189,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £146,750 | £176,475 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £156,500 | £144,000 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £197,000 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £217,000 | £166,000 |
| 2020 | £372,500 | £245,000 | £135,500 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £265,000 | £189,950 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £270,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £220,000 | £224,250 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £228,746 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £541,000 | £252,500 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | £532,000 | £284,000 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261 | £159 | £172 |
| 2017 | £243 | £173 | £201 |
| 2018 | £243 | £179 | £178 |
| 2019 | £227 | £165 | £232 |
| 2020 | £264 | £218 | £160 |
| 2021 | £280 | £231 | £243 |
| 2022 | £342 | £269 | £259 |
| 2023 | £310 | £223 | £238 |
| 2024 | £263 | £252 | £199 |
| 2025 | £313 | £252 | £197 |
| 2026 | £304 | £255 | £250 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD8 2LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 1, Church Close, Presteigne, LD8 2AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 7, Church Close, Presteigne, LD8 2AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Garrison Cottage, Church Street, Presteigne, LD8 2BU | Detached | Freehold | £409,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Garrison House, Church Street, Presteigne, LD8 2BU | Detached | Freehold | £935,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 9, West Wall, Presteigne, LD8 2BY | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the LD8 2LN postcode area, located within Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Presteigne C.P. School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LD8 2LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Presteigne Convenience Store | 41 High Street, Presteigne, LD8 2BE | Walking directions to Presteigne Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | BW Roberts & Son Shop | High Street, Powys, LD8 2BB | Walking directions to BW Roberts & Son Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Little Shop | Hereford Street, Powys, LD8 2AS | Walking directions to Little Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LD8 2LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carole Gandy
Mortimer - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LD8 2LN records about 18 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 other theft.
The median sale price around LD8 2LN in Mortimer is £383,350 (about £270 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LD8 2LN, including Presteigne C.P. School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LD8 2LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,628 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 LD8 2LN is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carole Gandy (Conservative and Unionist Party).