Town Pop. 3,641

Living in Bromyard: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bromyard scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Safety falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. On healthcare specifically, Bromyard sits 12 points below the HR7 district figure of 38/100.

That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (12), schools (18), lifestyle (25) and healthcare (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: HR7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
175 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 224 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 113 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Other theft 55 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Burglary 45 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
other 124 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 58 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 36 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Queen Elizabeth High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Peter's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital11.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital24.9 mi
Russells Hall Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity988 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 123 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.9%Student2.8%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Malvern Link 9.2 mi
Leominster 9.7 mi
Great Malvern 9.9 mi
J7 M5 14 mi
J7 M5 14.3 mi
J2 M50 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 52
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£187k £243k £300k £355k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Clifton upon Teme 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 6.6 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 6.9 mi away ⇄
Bodenham 34 7.1 mi away ⇄
Martley 37 7.1 mi away ⇄
Bosbury 38 7.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Herefordshire) 35 8.0 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 8.1 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 8.4 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 8.9 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 8.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bromyard a nice place to live?

Bromyard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bromyard is 34/100, 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 Bromyard?

Bromyard has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 637 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bromyard?

Among the top-rated schools in Bromyard are Queen Elizabeth High School and St Peter's Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bromyard in total.

What are house prices like in Bromyard?

The current median house price in Bromyard is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bromyard

HR7 33 ⇄

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