Shepherds Close, Ledbury, HR8 2XF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR8 2XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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	56.7%	53.6%	-3.1%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	43.3%	46.4%	3.1%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

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 2XF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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	11.1%	16.6%	5.5%	37.9%	-21.3%
Married: Opposite sex	68.7%	64.8%	-3.9%	44.2%	20.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	3.3%	4.9%	1.6%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	16%	12.1%	-3.9%	6.1%	6.0%

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	34.8%	40.5%	5.7%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	39.6%	35.4%	-4.2%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	19.6%	16.8%	-2.8%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	4.4%	6.2%	1.8%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21%	15.3%	-5.7%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	10.1%	-1.0%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	17.3%	0.8%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	6%	-0.6%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	12.1%	1.8%	16.9%	-4.8%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	32.3%	1.0%	33.8%	-1.5%
Other	3.3%	6.9%	3.6%	2.8%	4.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
White	99.3%	100%	0.7%	81.4%	18.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	97.4%	97.8%	0.4%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	97.4%	0.0%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.8%	37.2%	-9.4%
Christian	64.1%	46.2%	17.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Shepherds Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherds Close was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Ledbury North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shepherds Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ledbury North and the 246th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.9%.

🔎 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 2XF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Shepherds Close are based on 2 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 Shepherds Close, Ledbury, HR8 2XF

Estimated Average Property Prices for HR8 2XF

Average Price
£359,732

Semi-Detached
£342,255

Terraced
£339,424

Detached
£364,455

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shepherds Close

Average Price
£379,905

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,905

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shepherds CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Shepherds Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-12-05	£278,878
4 Shepherds Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-03-12	£479,036
7 Shepherds Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-10-09	£340,767
23 Shepherds Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2020-10-01	£405,355
23 Shepherds Close, Ledbury, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2019-08-19	£431,071

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HR8 2XF

Employment

HR8 2XF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2XF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	123
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
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	1,435 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastnor Parochial Primary School Eastnor , HR8 1RA	4out of 4	2,633 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School Albright Lane , Bromesberrow HR8 1RT	3out of 4	5,012 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	522 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	4,686 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	583 yd
Ledbury Leisure Centre	Ledbury Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School And Sixth Form Centre, Mabels Furlong	583 yd
Ledbury Town Football Club	Ledbury Town Football Club, New Street	796 yd
The Corner House Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour	1 The Southend	922 yd
Pot & Page	8 New Street	993 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Full Pitcher	The Full Pitcher, New Street	725 yd
Talbot Hotel	The Talbot Inn, New Street	970 yd
Weavers Real Ale House	4 New Street	1,022 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wing on Take Away	26 New Street		993 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	New Street		928 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	496 yd
John Masefield High School And Sixth Form College MABELS FURLONG	grass pitches	496 yd
New Street (Ledbury Town Fc) VILLA WAY	grass pitches	623 yd
Ledbury Lawn Tennis Club THE PAVILION TENNIS CLUB THE PAVILION TENNIS CLUB A449 THE SOUTHEND TO LEDBURY BYPASS	tennis courts	641 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	41.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.14 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HR8 2XF