The Birches, Shobdon, Leominster
House prices, sold prices and local information for HR6 9NG.
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At a glance
19 property sales on The Birches, Shobdon, Leominster have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £240,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £188,015. Average sale prices rose from £143,500 in 2016 to £240,000 in 2026 (+67%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 8% below the Leominster average of £261,673 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% semi-detached, 11% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Birches range from £110,000 to £250,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 27 streets in Leominster with at least two sales in the last year, The Birches ranks 12th for average price.
House prices on The Birches compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all HR6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 17 | £188,015 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £222,500 | 2 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on The Birches
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A, The Birches HR6 9NG | 20 Aug 2026 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Birches HR6 9NG | 26 May 2026 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, The Birches HR6 9NG | 18 Jul 2025 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Birches HR6 9NG | 12 May 2023 | £213,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Birches HR6 9NG | 2 Mar 2023 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Birches HR6 9NG | 30 May 2022 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Birches HR6 9NG | 3 Dec 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Birches HR6 9NG | 17 Jun 2021 | £163,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, The Birches HR6 9NG | 17 Jun 2021 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Birches HR6 9NG | 25 Feb 2021 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Birches HR6 9NG | 29 May 2020 | £178,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, The Birches HR6 9NG | 5 Dec 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Birches HR6 9NG | 27 Jun 2019 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Birches HR6 9NG | 8 Apr 2019 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13A, The Birches HR6 9NG | 19 Dec 2018 | £63,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 11, The Birches HR6 9NG | 29 Sep 2017 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Birches HR6 9NG | 15 Dec 2016 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Birches HR6 9NG | 22 Jul 2016 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, The Birches HR6 9NG | 31 May 2016 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Birches HR6 9NG | 22 Feb 2016 | £154,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16, The Birches | £163,000 (Jun 2021) → £230,000 (May 2026) | +41% over 5 yrs |
| 26, The Birches | £200,000 (Jun 2021) → £245,000 (Jul 2025) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 21, The Birches | £140,000 (Dec 2016) → £213,000 (May 2023) | +52% over 6 yrs |
| 22, The Birches | £110,000 (Jul 2016) → £195,000 (May 2022) | +77% over 6 yrs |
| 15, The Birches | £154,000 (Feb 2016) → £178,250 (May 2020) | +16% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near The Birches
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shobdon Primary School 74 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- The Birches (adj, B4362) 1 min walk
- The Birches (opp, B4362) 1 min walk
- The Grove (adj, Presteigne Road B4362) 7 min walk
- The Grove (opp, Presteigne Road B4363) 7 min walk
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 760 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,693 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across Herefordshire, County of with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around The Birches
Ethnic group
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.3% | 54.9% |
| No religion | 37.9% | 36.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 8.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.2% | 32.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.1% | 39.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.9% | 31.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.2% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 14.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Herefordshire.
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