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Living in Hampton Bishop: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hampton Bishop scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the HR1 postcode district.

The HR1 district averages 51/100, putting Hampton Bishop 15 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 41 points above the HR1 district's 50/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see HR1 postcode district.

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Hampton Bishop scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
313.9 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
↑ 360% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 943% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 237% 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
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.702 · PM2.5 5.285 · PM10 9.101 µg/m³
79
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital2.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21 mi
Lydney & District Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCantilupe Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,573 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 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 3.1 mi
Ledbury 9.4 mi
Colwall 12.6 mi
J4 M50 8.3 mi
J3 M50 10 mi
J3 M50 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Hampton Bishop 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 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fownhope 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
King's Thorn 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 5.8 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton Bishop a nice place to live?

Hampton Bishop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hampton Bishop is 36/100, 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 Hampton Bishop?

Hampton Bishop 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.

Postcode districts in Hampton Bishop

HR1 51 ⇄

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