Town Pop. 1,144

Living in Bartestree: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bartestree is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the HR1 postcode district, Bartestree ranks 2nd.

The HR1 district averages 51/100, putting Bartestree 7 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the HR1 district's 63/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR1 postcode district.

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Bartestree scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hagley Park 7 crimes
  2. 2 Village Way 6 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Vale 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.674 · PM2.5 5.298 · PM10 9.654 µg/m³
79
Green Space 11
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Mary's RC High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lugwardine Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital2.4 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryStation Medical Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity1,552 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
65
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2.9%Retired23.1%Student4.4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Herefordshire · 2026-27
A £1,716
B £2,002
C £2,288
D £2,574
E £3,146
F £3,718
G £4,290
H £5,148
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Hereford 3 mi
Ledbury 9.2 mi
Leominster 11.7 mi
J4 M50 10 mi
J3 M50 11.3 mi
J3 M50 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bartestree in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lugwardine 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hampton Bishop 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holme Lacy 30 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fownhope 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Marden (Herefordshire) 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wellington Marsh 0 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bartestree a nice place to live?

Bartestree has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bartestree is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bartestree?

Bartestree is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 9,676 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bartestree?

Among the top-rated schools in Bartestree is St Mary's RC High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bartestree in total.

Postcode districts in Bartestree

HR1 51 ⇄

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