Town Pop. 1,963

Living in Credenhill: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Credenhill scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100. Credenhill places 3rd of 8 in the HR4 postcode district.

Credenhill is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points below the HR4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
47.4 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 40 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Bramley Court 7 crimes
  3. 3 Waterside 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Stretton Sugwas CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital3.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital27.9 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 surgeryBelmont Medical Centre3.9 mi
GP capacity1,624 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.6%Student3.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
26
Hereford 4.2 mi
Leominster 10.2 mi
Ledbury 16.1 mi
J4 M50 14.7 mi
J3 M50 16.9 mi
J3 M50 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£219k £240k £261k £282k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

King's Acre 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burghill 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Madley 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wellington Marsh 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Herefordshire) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (Herefordshire) 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Marden (Herefordshire) 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Credenhill a nice place to live?

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

Credenhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Credenhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Credenhill are St Mary's CofE Primary School and Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Credenhill in total.

What are house prices like in Credenhill?

The current median house price in Credenhill is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Credenhill

HR4 50 ⇄

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