Birch Close, Ledbury, HR8 2EW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR8 2EW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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	54.4%	56.1%	1.7%	51.0%	5.1%
Male	45.6%	43.9%	-1.7%	49.0%	-5.1%

Partnership Status

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	26.3%	30.4%	4.1%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	50.3%	47%	-3.3%	44.2%	2.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	8%	8.9%	0.9%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	14.3%	11.9%	-2.4%	6.1%	5.8%

Health

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	37.3%	41%	3.7%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	40.9%	43.6%	2.7%	33.6%	10.0%
Fair health	16.6%	10.6%	-6.0%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around HR8 2EW this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.3%	28.7%	-5.6%	18.2%	10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	7.8%	-9.3%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	17.4%	3.1%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	16.2%	2.5%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	13.1%	20.4%	7.3%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	4.6%	6%	1.4%	2.8%	3.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
White	99.5%	99.5%	0.0%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% 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	92.7%	87.8%	-4.9%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	4.1%	9.6%	5.5%	6.1%	3.5%
Africa	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.5%	0.5%	5.6%	-5.1%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	87.3%	-5.4%	83.2%	4.1%
10+ Years	1%	7.4%	6.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.9%	76.7%	-8.8%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	22.5%	13.5%	9.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27%	37.2%	-10.2%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Birch Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Close was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Ledbury North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Birch Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North and the 46th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in HR8 2EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birch Close are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Malvern Hills.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birch Close, Ledbury, HR8 2EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HR8 2EW

Average Price
£302,508

Semi-Detached
£300,694

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£327,898

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Close

Average Price
£281,887

Semi-Detached
£281,887

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Birch Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£234,995	2021-10-21	£268,033
18 Birch Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2021-07-21	£299,193
5 Birch Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2017-08-17	£378,094
17 Birch Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,300	2015-07-17	£284,233
15 Birch Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2013-07-16	£258,363

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HR8 2EW

Employment

HR8 2EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ledbury Primary School , Long Acres HR8 2BE	3out of 4	867 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastnor Parochial Primary School Eastnor , HR8 1RA	4out of 4	2,779 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Masefield High School Mabel's Furlong , HR8 2HF	3out of 4	420 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queenswood School Callow Hills Farm , Hereford Road HR8 2PZ	- not rated	4,191 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
JMSport	Ledbury Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School And Sixth Form Centre, Mabels Furlong	372 yd
Ledbury Leisure Centre	Ledbury Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School And Sixth Form Centre, Mabels Furlong	372 yd
Ledbury Town Football Club	Ledbury Town Football Club, New Street	436 yd
The Corner House Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour	1 The Southend	528 yd
Pot & Page	8 New Street	547 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Talbot Hotel	The Talbot Inn, New Street	520 yd
Full Pitcher	The Full Pitcher, New Street	521 yd
Weavers Real Ale House	4 New Street	591 yd
The Brewery Inn Ltd	Bye Street	607 yd
Retreat	7 High Street	672 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wing on Take Away	26 New Street	547 yd
Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House	79-80 Bye Street	607 yd
Blooms Fresh Sandwiches	1 Bye Street	657 yd
Pizza House	Bye Street	657 yd
Codfather II	50 The Homend	805 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative	New Street	430 yd
Tesco	Orchard Lane	1,049 yd
Aldi	New Mills Industrial Estate, Ledbury Ind Estate	1,067 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
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	292 yd
John Masefield High School And Sixth Form College MABELS FURLONG	grass pitches	296 yd
New Street (Ledbury Town Fc) VILLA WAY	grass pitches	382 yd
Absolute Fitness Uk (Ltd) (Closed) BYE STREET STUDIOS BYE STREET STUDIOS BYE STREET	health and fitness suite	649 yd
Ledbury Swimming Pool Lawnside Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	677 yd
Ledbury Lawn Tennis Club THE PAVILION TENNIS CLUB THE PAVILION TENNIS CLUB A449 THE SOUTHEND TO LEDBURY BYPASS	tennis courts	695 yd
Ledbury Primary School LONG ACRES	grass pitches	924 yd
Ledbury Rugby Club ROSS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	973 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	48.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55.49 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55.49 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.72 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HR8 2EW