Town Pop. 310

Living in Dilwyn: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dilwyn comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Dilwyn places 5th of 8 in the HR4 postcode district. Against the wider HR4 district average of 50/100, that is 7 points below. Its broadband score runs 30 points above the HR4 district's 66/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR4 postcode district.

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Dilwyn scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
429 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 73 crimes
↑ 607% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 659% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 546% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pepper Plock Ley 34 crimes
  2. 2 Castle Mead 9 crimes
  3. 3 Burton Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's Primary School, DilwynPrimary · 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 Hospital10.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital34.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital34.4 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 surgeryThe Weobley and Staunton-On-Wye Surgeries2.2 mi
GP capacity1,315 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2%Retired36.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Leominster 5.9 mi
Hereford 10.7 mi
Bucknell 12.4 mi
J4 M50 21.7 mi
J3 M50 23.6 mi
J3 M50 23.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dilwyn 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

Weobley 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Herefordshire) 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Herefordshire) 35 6.6 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dilwyn a nice place to live?

Dilwyn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dilwyn is 43/100, 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 Dilwyn?

Dilwyn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dilwyn?

Among the top-rated schools in Dilwyn is St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dilwyn in total.

Postcode districts in Dilwyn

HR4 50 ⇄

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