HR5 or LD8?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
The short version
- Homes sell for about 1% less in LD8 than in HR5.
- The most recent EPC we hold is F in HR5 and D in LD8.
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HR5
Herefordshire, County of
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LD8
Powys
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| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £458,000 | £453,428 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.3% (West Midlands) | +2.9% (Powys) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | Detached house |
| Floor area | 147 m² | 202 m² |
| Built | Before 1900 | Before 1900 |
| Energy rating | F | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £4154/yr | £1894/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 14 recorded | Not published by the force |
| Deprivation decile | 4 of 10 | — |
Common questions
Is HR5 or LD8 cheaper?
LD8 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around HR5 sell for about £458,000 and around LD8 for about £453,429, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Should I buy in HR5 or LD8?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.