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Living in Eardisley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eardisley is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Eardisley most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the HR3 postcode district. Eardisley is a place of extremes: 94/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The HR3 district averages 32/100, putting Eardisley 8 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see HR3 postcode district.

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Eardisley scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
251.3 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 40 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 834% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orchard Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Whitney Village Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Gypsy Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.46 · PM2.5 4.689 · PM10 8.353 µg/m³
82
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Eardisley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 Hospital13.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital34.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital37.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKington Medical Practice4.2 mi
GP capacity1,411 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical43.8%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 13.2 mi
Hereford 13.8 mi
Knighton 14.4 mi
J4 M50 23.8 mi
J3 M50 26.3 mi
J3 M50 26.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eardisley 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

Lyonshall 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Weobley 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hay-on-Wye 40 6.8 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 6.9 mi away ⇄
Clyro 51 7.1 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 7.3 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 7.8 mi away ⇄
Llanigon 54 8.5 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 8.7 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eardisley a nice place to live?

Eardisley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eardisley is 40/100, 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 Eardisley?

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

What are the best schools in Eardisley?

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

Postcode districts in Eardisley

HR3 32 ⇄

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