HR8 1JX is in Bosbury, Ledbury and Herefordshire district. HR8 1JX is located in the Hope End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bosbury, Ledbury, HR8 1JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR8 1JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 HR8 1JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 17.9% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 62.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 54% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 13.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 42.6% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 93.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 95.5% | 90.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HR8 1JX was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Bishops Frome & Cradley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
HR8 1JX has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishops Frome & Cradley and the 37th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbridge, Ledbury, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £742,500 | 2021-05-26 | £816,073 |
| Hill Park, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £774,000 | 2018-12-18 | £953,221 |
| Lilac Cottage, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-05-09 | £556,015 |
| Lilac Cottage, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-03-01 | £546,114 |
| 2 Norbridge Cottages, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-01-13 | £526,490 |
HR8 1JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 1JX 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 1JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosbury CofE Primary School Bosbury , HR8 1PX | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Cradley , WR13 5NG | 3out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colwall CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Colwall WR13 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School West Malvern Road , WR14 4BB | 2out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hereford Fromes Hill , Ledbury HR8 1HT | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hidelow Grange School Hidelow House , Acton Green WR6 5AH | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Downs, Malvern College Prep School Brockhill Road , Colwall WR13 6EY | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms School Colwall , WR13 6EF | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.