Little Marcle Road is in Ledbury and in Malvern Hills district. HR8 2DS is located in the Ledbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, HR8 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR8 2DH, HR8 2FY, HR8 2FX, HR8 2DN, HR8 2DW, HR8 2GL, HR8 2FW, HR8 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR8 2DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 31.6% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 46.3% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 42.1% | 50.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.6% | 23.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 29.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 88.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 88.2% | 88.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Marcle Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Ledbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Marcle Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North and the 194th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2023-10-26 | £290,678 |
| Belves Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-25 | £306,476 |
| Rowan Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-11-08 | £274,132 |
| Rosehannah Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-26 | £313,126 |
| Belves Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-06-23 | £106,803 |
HR8 2DS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School , Long Acres HR8 2BE | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School Eastnor , HR8 1RA | 4out of 4 | 3,555 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 | 1,213 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 | 3,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Town Football Club | Ledbury Town Football Club, New Street | 423 yd | |
| Ledbury Cricket Club Ltd | Cricket Pavillion, Orlham Lane | 942 yd | |
| Quality Fish & Chips Shop | 76-77 Bye Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Pitcher | The Full Pitcher, New Street | 536 yd | |
| The Brewery Inn Ltd | Bye Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House | 79-80 Bye Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | New Mills Industrial Estate, Ledbury Ind Estate | 507 yd | |
| Co-operative | New Street | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street (Ledbury Town Fc) VILLA WAY | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Ledbury Rugby Club ROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Ledbury Cricket Club ORLHAM LANE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Ledbury Primary School LONG ACRES | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Ledbury Swimming Pool Lawnside Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Ledbury Leisure Centre JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE MABELS FURLONG | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 1,085 yd |
| John Masefield High School And Sixth Form College MABELS FURLONG | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.