Orchard Rise is in Ledbury and in Herefordshire district. HR8 2GB is located in the Ledbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Rise, Ledbury, HR8 2GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR8 1BY, HR8 2AU, HR8 1SU, HR8 2FT, HR8 2AX, HR8 1DG, HR8 1DQ, HR8 2GA, HR8 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR8 2GB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% 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 | 51.7% | 56.6% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 43.4% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 27.1% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 41% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 38.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 20.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.2% | 23.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 33.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 94.5% | 93.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Rise was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.4% higher than the Ledbury North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Orchard Rise has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North and the 52nd highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanabata, 7 Orchard Rise, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-09-18 | £325,000 |
| 8 Orchard Rise, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-07-04 | £335,337 |
| 2 Orchard Rise, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-11-22 | £327,057 |
| 9 Orchard Rise, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-12 | £322,322 |
| 8 Orchard Rise, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2020-03-11 | £352,951 |
HR8 2GB 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 2GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School , Long Acres HR8 2BE | 3out of 4 | 92 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School Eastnor , HR8 1RA | 4out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 1,143 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 | 3,618 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 | 297 yd | |
| Raduni Indian Cuisine | Restaurant, 66 The Homend | 351 yd | |
| The New Blue Orchid | 77 The Homend | 360 yd | |
| The Ledberry | 36 The Homend | 409 yd | |
| Quality Fish & Chips Shop | 76-77 Bye Street | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Inn | The Homend | 360 yd | |
| The Brewery Inn Ltd | Bye Street | 410 yd | |
| The Seven Stars | 11 The Homend | 518 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Inn | Church Lane | 579 yd | |
| Retreat | 7 High Street | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House | 79-80 Bye Street | 410 yd | |
| Codfather II | 50 The Homend | 421 yd | |
| Blooms Fresh Sandwiches | 1 Bye Street | 502 yd | |
| Pizza House | Bye Street | 502 yd | |
| Wing on Take Away | 26 New Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Orchard Lane | 198 yd | |
| Co-operative | New Street | 642 yd | |
| Aldi | New Mills Industrial Estate, Ledbury Ind Estate | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School LONG ACRES | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| Ledbury Swimming Pool Lawnside Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Ltd) (Closed) BYE STREET STUDIOS BYE STREET STUDIOS BYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 498 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 | 1,080 yd |
| John Masefield High School And Sixth Form College MABELS FURLONG | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.