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Living in Holme Lacy: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holme Lacy scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the HR2 postcode district.

It scores 16 points below the HR2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 20 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), schools (5), lifestyle (6) and transport (15) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR2 postcode district.

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Holme Lacy scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
868.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 3615% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
↑ 572% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 1026% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 1157% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Skylon View 29 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 26 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 19 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.202 · PM2.5 5.204 · PM10 9.204 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital3.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital20.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryFownhope Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity892 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.7%Student2.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
15
Hereford 3.8 mi
Ledbury 9.9 mi
Colwall 13.3 mi
J4 M50 7.2 mi
J3 M50 9.2 mi
J3 M50 9.2 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 Holme Lacy 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

Hampton Bishop 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fownhope 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
King's Thorn 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 6.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holme Lacy a nice place to live?

Holme Lacy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holme Lacy is 30/100, 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 Holme Lacy?

Holme Lacy has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Holme Lacy

HR2 46 ⇄

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