Hereford vs Ledbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hereford is about 5% cheaper on average. Hereford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ledbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hereford
£325,726
Ledbury
£342,951
Crime Rate
Hereford
50.6
Ledbury
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hereford
85.7%
Ledbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hereford
433.2
Ledbury
373
EPC Rating
Hereford
67.8
Ledbury
68.8
Median Income
Hereford
£28,553
Ledbury
£29,174
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Hereford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £325,726 versus £342,951 in Ledbury. The most affordable entry point in Hereford is a flat at £155,380, while in Ledbury it is a flat at £152,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in Ledbury (£461,718 vs £435,823).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hereford prices grew faster — 42% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Hereford (50.6 per 1,000) compared to Ledbury (50.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hereford is violent-crime, while in Ledbury it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Ledbury: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Hereford.
Hereford School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ledbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hereford | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hereford enjoy 433.2 Mbps on average, while Ledbury lags behind at 373.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Hereford and 86.5% in Ledbury. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Hereford and 71.3% in Ledbury.
Hereford is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (433 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ledbury is band C (score 68.8), ahead of Hereford's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Hereford and £1,400 in Ledbury. 55.6% of homes in Hereford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Ledbury.
Ledbury has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hereford has a population of 60,081 while Ledbury has 8,344. Median household income is £29,173.7 in Ledbury and £28,553 in Hereford. The median age is 48.5 in Hereford and 48.7 in Ledbury. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Hereford and 54.8% in Ledbury.
| Indicator | Hereford | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,081 | 8,344 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,553 | £29,173.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.7% | 33.4% |
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