Gibson Road is in Ledbury and in Malvern Hills district. HR8 2US is located in the Ledbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibson Road, Ledbury, HR8 2US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR8 2UX, HR8 2UT, HR8 2UU, HR8 2UR, HR8 2UP, HR8 2UW, HR8 2DZ, HR8 2FF, HR8 2GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR8 2US has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 46.9% | 47.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 29.7% | 34% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55% | 49.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 38.4% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2US this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 7.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 23.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 40.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 92.3% | 92.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Road was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Ledbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibson Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gibson Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-12-18 | £217,567 |
| 4 Gibson Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2023-09-20 | £189,383 |
| 17 Gibson Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-10 | £207,893 |
| 9 Gibson Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-30 | £271,892 |
| 3 Gibson Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-09-23 | £216,507 |
HR8 2US area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 2US 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School , Long Acres HR8 2BE | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School Eastnor , HR8 1RA | 4out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosbury CofE Primary School Bosbury , HR8 1PX | 4out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,724 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 | 3,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glazydayz | Unit 2, Homend Trading Estate | 716 yd | |
| Baptist Church | Ledbury Baptist Church, 118 The Homend | 817 yd | |
| The New Blue Orchid | 77 The Homend | 934 yd | |
| Raduni Indian Cuisine | Restaurant, 66 The Homend | 939 yd | |
| Quality Fish & Chips Shop | 76-77 Bye Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Inn | The Homend | 934 yd | |
| The Brewery Inn Ltd | Bye Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House | 79-80 Bye Street | 1,007 yd | |
| Codfather II | 50 The Homend | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Orchard Lane | 699 yd | |
| Aldi | New Mills Industrial Estate, Ledbury Ind Estate | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Primary School LONG ACRES | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Ledbury Swimming Pool Lawnside Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 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 | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.