Area guide · Herefordshire

Living in Ledbury

A snapshot of life in Ledbury, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ledbury is a village in Herefordshire, West Midlands with a population of 8,344. The average house price is £342,951 and the overall crime rate is 50.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ledbury ranks

Population

8,344

Avg House Price

£342,951

Crime Rate

50.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

373 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,173.7

Median Age

48.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ledbury's detached homes (£461,718) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£152,674).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ledbury prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£284,433 → £342,951).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£461,718	£410,000	114
Semi-Detached	£284,801	£270,000	67
Terraced	£218,383	£207,500	58
Flat	£152,674	£125,000	23

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ledbury is 50.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ledbury: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
John Masefield High School	Secondary	Good
Ledbury Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ledbury averages 373 Mbps — 273% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ledbury homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.8
% Rated C or Above	57.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,400

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,344
Median Age	48.7
Median Household Income	£29,173.7
Employment Rate	54.8%
Owner Occupied	70%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ledbury?

The average house price in Ledbury is £342,951 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ledbury?

The most affordable entry point in Ledbury is a flat, with an average price of £152,674.

Is Ledbury a safe place to live?

Ledbury has a recorded crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ledbury?

Ledbury has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ledbury?

Average broadband download speeds in Ledbury are around 373 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.5% of premises.

How big is Ledbury?

Ledbury is a settlement in Herefordshire with a population of approximately 8,344.

Most compared with

How does Ledbury stack up against its neighbours?

Bromyard

Ledbury

House price: £380,502 · £342,951
Crime rate: 50.3 · 50.7
Distance: 11.1 mi

Great Malvern

Ledbury

House price: £339,485 · £342,951
Crime rate: N/A · 50.7
Distance: 7.0 mi

Hereford

Ledbury

House price: £325,726 · £342,951
Crime rate: 50.6 · 50.7
Distance: 12.3 mi

Innsworth

Ledbury

House price: £355,587 · £342,951
Crime rate: 76.8 · 50.7
Distance: 14.3 mi

Kempsey

Ledbury

House price: £345,016 · £342,951
Crime rate: N/A · 50.7
Distance: 11.4 mi

Ledbury

Newent

House price: £342,951 · £335,369
Crime rate: 50.7 · 48.3
Distance: 7.5 mi

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