Area guide · Herefordshire

Living in Leominster

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

At a glance

Leominster is a village in Herefordshire, West Midlands with a population of 11,206. The average house price is £318,273 and the overall crime rate is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Leominster ranks

Population

11,206

Avg House Price

£318,273

Crime Rate

89.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

377 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,553

Median Age

48.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Leominster's detached homes (£425,894) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£106,361).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Leominster prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£227,069 → £318,273).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£425,894	£397,475	114
Semi-Detached	£252,074	£235,000	80
Terraced	£199,843	£191,500	67
Flat	£106,361	£115,000	18

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Leominster is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Leominster: violent crime (41% 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
Earl Mortimer College	Secondary	Good
Leominster Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Leominster averages 377 Mbps — 277% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Leominster homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.8
% Rated C or Above	55.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,427

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,206
Median Age	48.5
Median Household Income	£28,553
Employment Rate	56.3%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Leominster?

The average house price in Leominster is £318,273 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Leominster is a flat, with an average price of £106,361.

Is Leominster a safe place to live?

Leominster has a recorded crime rate of 89.4 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 Leominster?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Leominster?

Average broadband download speeds in Leominster are around 377 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.5% of premises.

How big is Leominster?

Leominster is a settlement in Herefordshire with a population of approximately 11,206.

Most compared with

How does Leominster stack up against its neighbours?

Bromyard

Leominster

House price: £380,502 · £318,273
Crime rate: 50.3 · 89.4
Distance: 10.0 mi

Hereford

Leominster

House price: £325,726 · £318,273
Crime rate: 50.6 · 89.4
Distance: 11.6 mi

Leominster

Ludlow

House price: £318,273 · £348,407
Crime rate: 89.4 · 23.2
Distance: 10.2 mi

Leominster

Tenbury Wells

House price: £318,273 · £374,025
Crime rate: 89.4 · N/A
Distance: 8.6 mi

Albrighton

Leominster

House price: £332,275 · £318,273
Crime rate: 48.3 · 89.4
Distance: 34.5 mi

Alcester

Leominster

House price: £393,039 · £318,273
Crime rate: N/A · 89.4
Distance: 36.9 mi

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