Postcode SY8 2LE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Mortimer ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield is £47,786 per year. The nearest station is Ludlow located about 3.8 miles away.
Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 SY8 2LE.
Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield near SY8 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ludlow located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £467,500 in Mortimer area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,798 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £562,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £250,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £450,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mortimer
In the SY8 2LE postcode area, located within Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield, 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 SY8 2LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carole Gandy
Mortimer - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.