HR8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The HR8 district covers Ledbury, Fownhope, Colwall Stone. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£290k
England £300k
Recorded crime
49
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,900
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
79%
of homes
Council tax
£2,653
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
23 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in HR8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£375k
Semi-detached
£273k
Terraced
£230k
Flat
£110k
Primary schools in HR8
- Ashperton Primary Academy · HR8 2SE · Good (2023) · Top 24% in England
- Bosbury CofE Primary School · HR8 1PX · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 50% in England
- Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School · HR8 1RT · Not yet inspected
- Eastnor Parochial Primary School · HR8 1RA · Outstanding (2024) · Top 7% in England
- Ledbury Primary School · HR8 2BE · Good (2023) · Top 41% in England
- Much Marcle CofE Primary School · HR8 2LY · Not yet inspected
Secondary schools in HR8
- John Masefield High School · HR8 2HF · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 50% in England
Fee-paying schools in HR8
- Compass Community School Hereford · HR8 1HT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Queenswood School · HR8 2PZ · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in HR8
- Bubbles Nursery · HR8 1RW · Good (Ofsted)
- Busy Bees Ledbury · HR8 2AG · Good (Ofsted)
- The Townsend Nursery · HR8 2TS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd · HR8 1PX · Good (Ofsted)
- Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd @ Crib Cottage · HR8 1PX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in HR8
- Ledbury Health Partnership · HR8 2AQ
Neighbourhoods in HR8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of HR8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury | 58% | £290k | Low | 13 min |
| Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle | 22% | £370k | Very low | 48 min |
| Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath | 12% | £490k | Very low | 27 min |
| Dymock, Hartpury & Huntley | 5% | £411k | Very low | 21 min |
| Bromyard & Bishop's Frome | 2% | £300k | Low | 32 min |
Questions
Where is the HR8 postcode?
HR8 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Ledbury, Fownhope, Colwall Stone, with 576 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in HR8?
The typical home price across HR8's neighbourhoods is £290k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in HR8?
6 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a HR8 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.