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Living in King's Thorn: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

King's Thorn comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where King's Thorn most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the HR2 postcode district. King's Thorn is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 6/100 for lifestyle, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, King's Thorn sits 60 points above the HR2 district figure of 39/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR2 postcode district.

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King's Thorn scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
267.9 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 41 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 332% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 411% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 8 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.169 · PM2.5 5.124 · PM10 8.93 µg/m³
80
Green Space 47
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Much Birch CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital4.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital19 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMuch Birch Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,128 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76%
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Hereford 5.3 mi
Ledbury 13.5 mi
Leominster 16.7 mi
J4 M50 8 mi
J3 M50 10.8 mi
J3 M50 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 King's Thorn 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 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Fownhope 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hampton Bishop 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (Herefordshire) 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 6.2 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Pontrilas 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Madley 40 6.7 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 6.8 mi away ⇄
Wilton and Bridstow 47 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Thorn a nice place to live?

King's Thorn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for King's Thorn is 46/100, 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 King's Thorn?

King's Thorn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in King's Thorn?

Among the top-rated schools in King's Thorn is Much Birch CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in King's Thorn in total.

Postcode districts in King's Thorn

HR2 46 ⇄

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