Lowe Croft Leintwardine, Herefordshire, County of
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SY7), about 30 m long. USRN 23206526.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; Band D in Herefordshire, County of costs £2,574 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 18% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hopton Heath, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Craven Arms Surgery, about 9.4 km (5.9 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
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 B (30% of about 900 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 125 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY7 0LR | 100% | 18% | 18% | 0% |
| SY7 0NP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hopton Heath 2,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Bucknell 3,860 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Broome 1,680 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lion Hotel Leintwardine | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Junction Hopton Castle | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 77.3 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Craven Arms Surgery | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lunts Pharmacy | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Craven Arms Dental Practice | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Ludlow Hospital | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Police station | Ludlow Police Station | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade I), 180 m north-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m north-west |
| Roman station of Bravinium | Scheduled monument | 250 m west |
| Jay Lane Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Brandon Camp large univallate hillfort and ring ditch 350m north east of Warwick House. | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Coleswood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Haregrove Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Wassell Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Lawnwell Dingle | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Ashlea Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Elbow Fish & Chips SY7 0LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Sun Inn SY7 0LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Jun 2025 |
| The Lion Hotel SY7 0JZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| W & C A Griffiths SY7 0JZ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2017 |
| A H Griffiths Ltd (Butcher) SY7 0LB | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Leintwardine Village Hall & Community Centre SY7 0LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (4); On or near Rosemary Lane (3); On or near Lowe Croft (3); On or near Church Street (2); On or near Wardens Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 41% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Middle Wardens · Wardens Lane · Wardens Lane · Rosemary · Rosemary · Florence Way · Watling Street · Church Street · Church Street · High Street · Rosemary Lane · Tipton's Lane
All the streets in SY7 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.