Town Pop. 1,190

Living in Ewyas Harold: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ewyas Harold comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the HR1 postcode district.

The HR1 district averages 51/100, putting Ewyas Harold 16 points below its own postcode area. On safety specifically, Ewyas Harold sits 44 points above the HR1 district figure of 50/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR1 postcode district.

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Ewyas Harold scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
81.5 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 32 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Castle Park 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
83
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Ewyas Harold Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital10.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital20.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,338 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.1%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical44.1%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership71.9%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Abergavenny 10.5 mi
Hereford 10.9 mi
Ebbw Vale Town 18 mi
J4 M50 13.9 mi
J3 M50 17.1 mi
J3 M50 17.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ewyas Harold 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

Pontrilas 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (Herefordshire) 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Madley 40 6.7 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 6.8 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 7.2 mi away ⇄
King's Thorn 46 7.3 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 9.6 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 9.7 mi away ⇄
Llangrove 42 10 mi away ⇄
Credenhill 44 10 mi away ⇄
Abergavenny 59 10 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ewyas Harold a nice place to live?

Ewyas Harold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ewyas Harold is 35/100, 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 Ewyas Harold?

Ewyas Harold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Ewyas Harold

HR1 51 ⇄
HR2 46 ⇄

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