Knightshill Lea, Herefordshire, County of
35 addresses across 1 postcode (HR9), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23213775.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 17, E: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Herefordshire, County of costs £2,574 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 17.4 km (11 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mitcheldean Surgery, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £201,000 | £201,000 | £201,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £156,000 | £142,000 | £170,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £146,500 | £122,000 | £171,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £146,000 | £145,000 | £147,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £111,750 | £94,500 | £129,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £136,000 | £95,000 | £136,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £125,000 | £106,000 | £156,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £16,375 | £16,375 | £16,375 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2024 | 31 HR9 7LA | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 12 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £201,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 15 HR9 7LA | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 25 HR9 7LA | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2018 | 12 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 11 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £171,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 31 HR9 7LA | Flat or maisonette | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 18 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £147,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Oct 2012 | 12 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £147,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2012 | 17 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 28 Dec 2010 | 11 HR9 7LA | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 31 HR9 7LA | Flat or maisonette | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 May 2007 | 31 HR9 7LA | Flat or maisonette | £94,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2005 | 17 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2005 | 15 HR9 7LA | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2005 | 15 HR9 7LA | Detached | £136,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2004 | 18 HR9 7LA | Detached | £156,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | 25 HR9 7LA | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 15 HR9 7LA | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2003 | 12 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2000 | 34 HR9 7LA | Flat or maisonette | £16,375 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 1999 | 20 HR9 7LA | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 12 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £37,000 | |
| 17 Jan 1997 | 31 HR9 7LA | Flat or maisonette | £33,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 1996 | 12 HR9 7LA | Terraced | £36,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (27); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1 Knightshill, Lea
- 4 Knightshill, Lea
- 6 Knightshill, Lea
- 7 Knightshill, Lea
- 8 Knightshill, Lea
- 9 Knightshill, Lea
- 11 Knightshill, Lea
- 12 Knightshill, Lea
- 13 Knightshill, Lea
- 14 Knightshill, Lea
- 15 Knightshill, Lea
- 16 Knightshill, Lea
- 17 Knightshill, Lea
- 18 Knightshill, Lea
- 22 Knightshill, Lea
- 23 Knightshill, Lea
- 25 Knightshill, Lea
- 26 Knightshill, Lea
- 27 Knightshill, Lea
- 28 Knightshill, Lea
- 32 Knightshill, Lea
- 33 Knightshill, Lea
- 34 Knightshill, Lea
Council tax
What each band costs in Herefordshire, County of in 2026-27: Band D £2,574 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,716 | £2,002 | £2,288 | £2,574 | £3,146 | £3,719 | £4,291 | £5,149 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (20% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Aldene, A40 Lea From B4224 To Gloucestershire Boundary, Lea: up to 5 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- Site at Lea Villa Caravan Park, Lea, Ross on Wye, HR9 7LQ: up to 52 homes, permissioned (200 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 4 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 90 m and 98 m above sea level (95 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR9 7LA | 54% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Ledbury 195,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crown Inn Lea | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cinderford | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 59 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mitcheldean Surgery | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mitcheldean Pharmacy | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Warrendale Dental Surgery | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ross Community Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Mitcheldean Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 350 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,200 m² | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Castle End | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Frog's Bottom | Valley | 390 m south-east |
| Crews Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Howley Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Cornage Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Coldridge Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Wig Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 35 |
12 of the street's 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Herefordshire, County of: see them on the Herefordshire, County of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Garage HR9 7JZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Lea Village Stores HR9 7JZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Lea House B&B HR9 7JZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2017 |
| The Crown Inn HR9 7JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rudhall View (9); On or near Saunders Close (4); On or near Willow Walk (3); On or near Knightshill (2); On or near Hunters Hall Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HR9 7LA: 35 addresses of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Knightshill · Saunders Close · Saunders Close · Millbrook Gardens · Millbrook Gardens · Coach Road · Lealands Gate · Rudhall View · Rudhall View · Willow Walk · Willow Walk · Burnside Cottages
All the streets in HR9 and across Herefordshire, County of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.