Area Information for Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ

Summary Back to Top

Market Street in Ledbury is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Ledbury North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Herefordshire. This page combines information for the address Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of HR8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for HR8 2AQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Herefordshire, County of
Ward Ledbury North
Constituency North Herefordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ:

Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AG
Old Market Court, Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2GE
Bridge Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AJ
New Street, Ledbury, HR8 2EF
The Mews, Bridge Street, Ledbury, HR8 2JJ
New Street, Ledbury, HR8 2EA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about HR8 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (2 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Market Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Market Street, Ledbury consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 7
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 10
Flat (Purpose-Built) 106
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 148
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Market Street, Ledbury contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 72% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 1
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 13
Rented: Other Social 91
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 27
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 145

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 97
Two People 34
Three People 9
Four People 6
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 148

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Market Street, Ledbury consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 97
Family Household 51
Other Household 2
Total 150

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 40
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 51
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 148

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North Herefordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 120
Female 149
Total 269

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around HR8 2AQ has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 41% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 13
10-14 2
15-19 10
20-24 15
25-29 15
30-34 24
35-39 10
40-44 6
45-49 9
50-54 9
55-59 9
60-64 21
65-69 12
70-74 11
75-79 18
80-84 18
85+ 52
Total 266

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of HR8 2AQ the number widowed residents is high - 22% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 89
Married 47
Separated 7
Divorced 40
Widowed 58
Total 241

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Ledbury North ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (55%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 91
Good 57
Fair 67
Bad 47
Very Bad 7
Total 269

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Market Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 48
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 89
Other 14
Total 240

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 95% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 255
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 2
Chinese 2
Other 2
Total 268

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 240
European Union 19
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 269

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 240
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 269

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to HR8 2AQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 89
United Kingdom 152
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 0
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 106
Christian 130
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 3
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 25
Total 269

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Ledbury North ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 46% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 42
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 110
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 21
Other 16
Total 241

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 8
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 87

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 41
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 44
Semi-Routine Occupation 52
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 8
Total 239

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ is within the Ledbury policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Market Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Ledbury
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to HR8 2AQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for HR8 2AQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest railway stations to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest railway station is Ledbury, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ledbury 0.6 miles
Colwall 4.2 miles
Great Malvern 6.8 miles
Malvern Link 7.6 miles
Hereford 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest is Ledbury Primary School, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Ledbury Primary School 500 yards
    
Eastnor Parochial Primary School 1.5 miles
    
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School 3.2 miles  
Bosbury CofE Primary School 3.6 miles
    
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery 3.7 miles
    
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School 4 miles
    
Much Marcle CofE Primary School 4.3 miles
    
Malvern Wells CofE Primary School 4.6 miles
    
Ashperton Primary Academy 4.6 miles
    
Redmarley Church of England Primary School 4.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest secondary schools to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest is John Masefield High School, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
John Masefield High School 590 yards
    
Malvern College 6.3 miles  
The Chase 6.7 miles
    
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy 7.8 miles
    
Hanley Castle High School 8.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest is Ledbury Health Partnership, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest dentists to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest is Ledbury Dental Access Centre, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest is Ledbury Community Health Centre, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ledbury Community Health Centre < 50 yards
Malvern Community Hospital 7.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Market Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ. The nearest is Matteo M, approximately 210 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in HR8 2AQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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