Town Pop. 213

Living in Bosbury: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bosbury comes out at 38/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the HR8 postcode district.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (6) and transport (11). Wider context for the surrounding area: HR8 postcode district.

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Bosbury scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
216 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forge Bank 17 crimes
  2. 2 Upper Court Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Bosbury CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital11.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCradley Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity995 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired30.4%Student2.8%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Ledbury 3.1 mi
Colwall 3.7 mi
Great Malvern 5.5 mi
J2 M50 7.1 mi
J2 M50 7.4 mi
J3 M50 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bosbury 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

Wellington Heath 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Colwall Stone 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 5.5 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 6.5 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 6.8 mi away ⇄
Bromesberrow Heath 34 6.9 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bosbury a nice place to live?

Bosbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bosbury is 38/100, 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 Bosbury?

Bosbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bosbury

HR8 42 ⇄

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