Homend Crescent is in Ledbury and in Malvern Hills district. HR8 1AL is located in the Ledbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Homend Crescent, Ledbury, HR8 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR8 1LD, HR8 1LA, HR8 1AF, HR8 1DA, HR8 1AJ, HR8 1BS, HR8 1AH, HR8 1AE, HR8 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR8 1AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 37.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 31.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 22.4% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 6.5% | -7.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.1% | 47.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 35% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.7% | 22.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 33.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 92.8% | 91.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Homend Crescent was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Ledbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Homend Crescent has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North and the 206th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Homend Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-01-08 | £260,610 |
| 2 Homend Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-01-09 | £318,758 |
| 23 Homend Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2017-07-07 | £260,695 |
| Casterbridge Homend Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2014-07-28 | £505,561 |
| 3 Homend Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-06-25 | £279,876 |
HR8 1AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HR8 1AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR8 1AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School , Long Acres HR8 2BE | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School Eastnor , HR8 1RA | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Masefield High School Mabel's Furlong , HR8 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School Callow Hills Farm , Hereford Road HR8 2PZ | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church | Ledbury Baptist Church, 118 The Homend | 229 yd | |
| Glazydayz | Unit 2, Homend Trading Estate | 315 yd | |
| The New Blue Orchid | 77 The Homend | 342 yd | |
| Raduni Indian Cuisine | Restaurant, 66 The Homend | 383 yd | |
| Ledbury Bowling Club | Outdoor Bowling Green | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Inn | The Homend | 342 yd | |
| The Seven Stars | 11 The Homend | 543 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Inn | Church Lane | 593 yd | |
| The Brewery Inn Ltd | Bye Street | 655 yd | |
| Retreat | 7 High Street | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather II | 50 The Homend | 473 yd | |
| Blooms Fresh Sandwiches | 1 Bye Street | 627 yd | |
| Pizza House | Bye Street | 627 yd | |
| Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House | 79-80 Bye Street | 655 yd | |
| Wing on Take Away | 26 New Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Orchard Lane | 274 yd | |
| Co-operative | New Street | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School LONG ACRES | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Ledbury Swimming Pool Lawnside Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Ltd) (Closed) BYE STREET STUDIOS BYE STREET STUDIOS BYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 632 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.