Town Pop. 520

Living in Leintwardine: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leintwardine scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the SY7 postcode district, Leintwardine scores lowest.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (6), lifestyle (6) and schools (8). For the surrounding area, see SY7 postcode district.

32
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Leintwardine scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Leintwardine.
Or compare:
SY7 0AA SY7 7BL SY7 8AA SY7 9AA SY7

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
167.3 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
↑ 143% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Green Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Ongar Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ford Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8 µg/m³
82
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital21.9 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital23.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital28.3 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%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP-Craven Arms Medical Practice5.8 mi
GP capacity1,410 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.5%Student3.5%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership67.1%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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 South Wales 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
6
Hopton Heath 2.5 mi
Bucknell 3.1 mi
Broome 4.2 mi
J7 M54 26.6 mi
J7 M54 26.8 mi
J6 M54 27.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

Places like Leintwardine Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Leintwardine, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leintwardine 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

Bedstone 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Shropshire) 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Craven Arms 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 6.9 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 7.0 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 7.0 mi away ⇄
Knighton 36 7.3 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 7.5 mi away ⇄
Clun 37 7.6 mi away ⇄
Norton (Powys) 48 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leintwardine a nice place to live?

Leintwardine has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leintwardine is 32/100, 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 Leintwardine?

Leintwardine is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leintwardine?

Among the top-rated schools in Leintwardine is Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Leintwardine in total.

Postcode districts in Leintwardine

SY7 34 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode