Town Pop. 135

Living in Eardiston: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eardiston is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), schools (5), lifestyle (5) and transport (6) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
481.5 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 23 crimes
↑ 412% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 874% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 737% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 553% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 957% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Beeches 14 crimes
  2. 2 Leasowes 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.985 · PM2.5 5.344 · PM10 9.391 µg/m³
79
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital18.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital20.6 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital24.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Witley Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,319 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.5%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership79.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Hartlebury 9.8 mi
Kidderminster 10.2 mi
Ludlow 12 mi
J5 M5 14 mi
J5 M5 14.1 mi
J6 M5 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Eardiston 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

Clows Top 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lem Hill 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Teme 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Far Forest 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
Martley 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 7.0 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eardiston a nice place to live?

Eardiston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eardiston is 34/100, 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 Eardiston?

Eardiston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Eardiston

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