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Living in Brimfield: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brimfield comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 15/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Brimfield places 6th of 8 in the SY8 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the SY8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On economic health specifically, Brimfield sits 18 points above the SY8 district figure of 57/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY8 postcode district.

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Brimfield scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
185.8 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 29 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Wyson Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.935 · PM2.5 4.982 · PM10 9.157 µg/m³
81
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital17 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital27.5 mi
Russells Hall Hospital27.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP Ludlow-Portcullis Surgery4.2 mi
GP capacity1,620 patients per GP
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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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed0.8%Retired33.4%Student2.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership82%
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 South Wales 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
7
Ludlow 4.4 mi
Leominster 5.8 mi
Hopton Heath 10.5 mi
J6 M5 24 mi
J6 M5 24.1 mi
J7 M5 24.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brimfield 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

Ashford Carbonell 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Knowbury 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brimfield a nice place to live?

Brimfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brimfield is 35/100, 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 Brimfield?

Brimfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Brimfield

SY8 42 ⇄

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