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Living in Lyonshall: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lyonshall is 46/100, built from 8 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 88/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Against the wider HR5 district average of 38/100, that is 8 points above. On broadband specifically, Lyonshall sits 70 points above the HR5 district figure of 18/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
122 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 4 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Possession of weapons 2 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Straight Mile 4 crimes
  3. 3 White Lions Meadow 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
82
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital14.5 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital36.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital36.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKington Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,807 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired35%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Leominster 10.5 mi
Knighton 10.9 mi
Bucknell 11.3 mi
J4 M50 25.3 mi
J3 M50 27.5 mi
J3 M50 27.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Lyonshall 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

Kington 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eardisley 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Weobley 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Presteigne 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Norton (Powys) 48 7.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 7.6 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 8.3 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyonshall a nice place to live?

Lyonshall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lyonshall 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 Lyonshall?

Lyonshall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 9,676 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Lyonshall

HR5 38 ⇄

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