Town Pop. 1,473

Living in Colwall Stone: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Colwall Stone is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the WR13 postcode district, Colwall Stone ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Colwall Stone sits 46 points above the WR13 district figure of 38/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (15), schools (20), healthcare (25) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
53.6 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 35 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orlin Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Tanhouse Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Silver Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Colwall CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital14.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital14.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.3 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 capacity896 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate47.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired39.1%Student2.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.9%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.1%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Colwall 0.1 mi
Great Malvern 2.8 mi
Ledbury 3.6 mi
J2 M50 5.6 mi
J2 M50 5.7 mi
J1 M50 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £535,000 17
Detached £565,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£402k £473k £545k £616k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Malvern Wells 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bosbury 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hanley Castle 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bromesberrow Heath 34 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colwall Stone a nice place to live?

Colwall Stone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Colwall Stone is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Colwall Stone?

Colwall Stone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colwall Stone?

Among the top-rated schools in Colwall Stone is Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Colwall Stone in total.

What are house prices like in Colwall Stone?

The current median house price in Colwall Stone is £535,000, around 88% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £565,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

Postcode districts in Colwall Stone

WR13 47 ⇄

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