Town Pop. 236

Living in Luston: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Luston is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Luston 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.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the HR6 postcode district, Luston ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 59 points above the HR6 district's 40/100. For the surrounding area, see HR6 postcode district.

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Luston scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
241.5 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 23 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 626% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ludlow Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Chestnut Avenue 7 crimes
  3. 3 Townsend Park 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.703 · PM2.5 4.983 · PM10 9.722 µg/m³
81
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Luston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital14.1 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital30.5 mi
Russells Hall Hospital31.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryRyeland Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,819 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 · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired35.5%Student2.4%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.3%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Leominster 2.8 mi
Ludlow 7.6 mi
Bucknell 10.5 mi
J4 M50 24.5 mi
J2 M50 24.7 mi
J2 M50 25.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Luston 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

Yarpole 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Herefordshire) 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Luston a nice place to live?

Luston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Luston is 42/100, 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 Luston?

Luston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Luston?

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

Postcode districts in Luston

HR6 38 ⇄

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