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Living in Fownhope: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fownhope comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the HR1 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the HR1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. On environment specifically, Fownhope sits 20 points above the HR1 district figure of 59/100. For the surrounding area, see HR1 postcode district.

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Fownhope scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
142.6 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 42 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holywell Gutter Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Clay Hill Pit 10 crimes
  3. 3 New Inn Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.143 · PM2.5 5.205 · PM10 9.461 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital4.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital18.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryFownhope Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity892 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.9%Student3.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
16
Hereford 5.5 mi
Ledbury 8.5 mi
Colwall 12.1 mi
J4 M50 5.8 mi
J3 M50 7.5 mi
J3 M50 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Fownhope 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

Holme Lacy 30 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hampton Bishop 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
King's Thorn 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wilton and Bridstow 47 6.3 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 6.3 mi away ⇄
Ross-on-Wye 58 6.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fownhope a nice place to live?

Fownhope has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fownhope 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 Fownhope?

Fownhope is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fownhope?

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

Postcode districts in Fownhope

HR1 51 ⇄

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