Town Pop. 1,044

Living in Clehonger: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clehonger is 44/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the HR2 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 26 points above the HR2 district's 39/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (5) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see HR2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Clehonger scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
132.2 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 51 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Grove 13 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Clehonger CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital4.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKingstone Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,292 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
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.9%Student2.9%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.9%
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
16
Hereford 4.5 mi
Leominster 13.7 mi
Ledbury 16.2 mi
J4 M50 12.6 mi
J3 M50 15.2 mi
J3 M50 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clehonger 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

Kingstone (Herefordshire) 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Madley 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Credenhill 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burghill 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
King's Thorn 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Pontrilas 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Wellington Marsh 0 6.5 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 6.5 mi away ⇄
Holme Lacy 30 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clehonger a nice place to live?

Clehonger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clehonger 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 Clehonger?

Clehonger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Clehonger

HR2 46 ⇄

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