Ashfield Lane is in Leominster and in Herefordshire district. HR6 8RG is located in the Leominster South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashfield Lane, Leominster, HR6 8RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR6 8QT, HR6 8JD, HR6 8QZ, HR6 8HF, HR6 8QU, HR6 8HL, HR6 8RB, HR6 8RA, HR6 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR6 8RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 52.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47% | 47.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HR6 8RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 32.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 53.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 45.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 18.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 31.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 99.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 94.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Lane was 147.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Leominster East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Ashfield Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leominster East and the 54th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyoaks Ashfield Lane, Leominster, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-01-18 | £452,874 |
| The Orchard, 11 Ashfield Lane, Leominster, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-11-29 | £452,962 |
| Ardiles Ashfield Lane, Leominster, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-11-30 | £332,219 |
| The Orchard, 11 Ashfield Lane, Leominster, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-03-30 | £328,348 |
| Gable End Ashfield Lane, Leominster, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2014-11-05 | £500,737 |
HR6 8RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Primary School Hereford Road , HR6 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School Ivington , HR6 0JH | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luston Primary School Westland View , Luston HR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Prior Primary School Stoke Prior , HR6 0ND | 4out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School Kimbolton , HR6 0HQ | 3out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre South Street , HR6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Ryeland's Road , HR6 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Hereford School Coningsby Road , Leominster HR6 0EW | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Methodist Church | Methodist Chapel, Green Lane | 535 yd | |
| Amore Pizza Kebab House | The Old Bus Station, Dishley Street | 590 yd | |
| Taste of India | 52 West Street | 597 yd | |
| Lew’s Sweet Delights | 47 West Street | 598 yd | |
| 35 West Ltd | 35 West Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Hotel | West Street | 653 yd | |
| IPL Sports Bar | 31 West Street | 655 yd | |
| Shooters Bar Leominster Ltd | Pool Club, Grafton House, Burgess Street | 692 yd | |
| The Ducker Bar & Beer Garden Ltd | 11 South Street | 789 yd | |
| Leominster Sports & Social Club Ltd | South Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimarcos Fish Restaurant | 9-13 Bargates | 542 yd | |
| Hot Flames | 12 West Street | 694 yd | |
| Tower Pizza | 8 West Street | 694 yd | |
| Asia Village | 18 South Street | 758 yd | |
| New Golden Dragon | 21 Broad Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Westbury Street | 590 yd | |
| Co-operative | Dishley Street | 624 yd | |
| Morrisons | Barons Cross Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leominster Junior School (Closed) George Street | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Leominster Primary School (Closed) Hereford Road | 908 yd | |
| Bridge Street Sports Centre BRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Leominster Leisure Centre Coningsby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Earl Mortimer College And Sixth Form Centre SOUTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Dales Cricket Club PARADISE COURT | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.