HR6 postcode: what it's like to live there
The HR6 district covers Kingsland, Leominster, Orleton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£398k
England £300k
Recorded crime
65
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.6 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,816
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
83%
of homes
Council tax
£2,504
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
25 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in HR6
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£442k
Semi-detached
£263k
Terraced
£182k
Flat
£79k
Primary schools in HR6
- Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School · HR6 0JH · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 31% in England
- Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School · HR6 0HQ · Remains Good (2022)
- Kingsland CofE School · HR6 9QN · Good (2023) · Top 17% in England
- Leominster Primary School · HR6 8JU · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 38% in England
- Luston Primary School · HR6 0EA · Remains Good (2023) · Top 44% in England
- Pembridge CofE Primary School · HR6 9EA · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Shobdon Primary School · HR6 9LX · Good (2024) · Bottom 32% in England
- Stoke Prior Primary School · HR6 0ND · Requires improvement (2023) · Top 27% in England
- Wigmore Primary School · HR6 9UN · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 3% in England
Secondary schools in HR6
- Earl Mortimer College · HR6 8JJ · Good (2023) · Bottom 20% in England
- Wigmore School · HR6 9UW · Remains Good (2023) · Top 42% in England
Fee-paying schools in HR6
- Cambian Hereford School · HR6 8LL · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Lucton School · HR6 9PN · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in HR6
- Kimbolton Nursery Group · HR6 0HQ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Kingsland Pre-School · HR6 9QS · Good (Ofsted)
- Lucton School Nursery · HR6 9PN
- Shobdon Arches Pre-School · HR6 9LX · Good (Ofsted)
- Bargates Children's Centre · HR6 8QS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Honey Bees Day Nursery · HR6 8LL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in HR6
- The Mortimer Medical Prac · HR6 9QL
- Ryeland Surgery · HR6 8FU
Neighbourhoods in HR6
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of HR6 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham | 41% | £398k | Very low | 27 min |
| Leominster South | 31% | £235k | Very high | 13 min |
| Leominster North | 15% | £205k | Low | 23 min |
| Wigmore, Orleton & Brimfield | 9% | £400k | Very low | 43 min |
| Kington, Eardisley & Staunton | 3% | £305k | Very low | 54 min |
Questions
Where is the HR6 postcode?
HR6 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Kingsland, Leominster, Orleton, with 806 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in HR6?
The typical home price across HR6's neighbourhoods is £398k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in HR6?
9 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a HR6 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.