Town Pop. 309

Living in Eardisland: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eardisland comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the HR6 postcode district, Eardisland ranks 5th.

Its broadband score runs 34 points above the HR6 district's 40/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Eardisland scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
84.1 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 15 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Possession of weapons 1 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  2. 2 Lyme Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 B4457 3 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.566 · PM2.5 4.918 · PM10 8.862 µg/m³
81
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital12.7 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital33.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital35.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mortimer Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity2,561 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.5%Student4%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical42.7%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership77.7%
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
5
Leominster 5.2 mi
Bucknell 10.2 mi
Knighton 11.8 mi
J4 M50 23.6 mi
J3 M50 25.3 mi
J3 M50 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Eardisland 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

Pembridge 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Weobley 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eardisland a nice place to live?

Eardisland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eardisland is 38/100, 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 Eardisland?

Eardisland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 9,676 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Eardisland

HR6 38 ⇄

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