Town Pop. 10,551

Living in Leominster: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leominster is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Leominster most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the HR6 postcode district, Leominster ranks 4th. On lifestyle specifically, Leominster sits 16 points above the HR6 district figure of 26/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see HR6 postcode district.

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Leominster scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 536 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 255 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 111 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Shoplifting 108 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 97 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 237 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 83 crimes
  2. 2 West Street 55 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 52 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Earl Mortimer CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leominster Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Westfield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital10.9 mi
Russells Hall Hospital31.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital32.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,077 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 275 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired29%Student2.9%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary36.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership59.2%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
30
Leominster 0.6 mi
Ludlow 10.2 mi
Hereford 11.4 mi
J4 M50 21.8 mi
J2 M50 22.5 mi
J2 M50 22.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,000 91
Detached £290,000 28
Semi-detached £210,000 24
Terraced £176,750 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£87k £178k £271k £362k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stoke Prior (Herefordshire) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bodenham 34 5.9 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leominster a nice place to live?

Leominster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leominster is 39/100, 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 Leominster?

Leominster has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 1,344 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leominster?

Among the top-rated schools in Leominster are Earl Mortimer College, Leominster Primary School and Westfield School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Leominster in total.

What are house prices like in Leominster?

The current median house price in Leominster is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £176,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 91 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Leominster

HR6 38 ⇄

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