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Living in Marden (Herefordshire): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marden (Herefordshire) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Marden (Herefordshire) places 6th of 12 in the HR1 postcode district. The HR1 district averages 51/100, putting Marden (Herefordshire) 10 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Marden (Herefordshire) sits 40 points above the HR1 district figure of 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR1 postcode district.

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Marden (Herefordshire) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Andrew'S Walk 10 crimes
  2. 2 St Peters Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cedar Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Marden Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital4.4 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital26.5 mi
Lydney & District Hospital28 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 surgeryStation Medical Centre4.4 mi
GP capacity1,793 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.9%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.5%
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
12
Hereford 4.5 mi
Leominster 7 mi
Ledbury 12.9 mi
J4 M50 14.8 mi
J3 M50 16.2 mi
J3 M50 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £308,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£318k £341k £365k £389k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wellington Marsh 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Herefordshire) 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bodenham 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burghill 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marden (Herefordshire) a nice place to live?

Marden (Herefordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marden (Herefordshire) is 41/100, 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 Marden (Herefordshire)?

Marden (Herefordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marden (Herefordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Marden (Herefordshire) is Marden Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marden (Herefordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Marden (Herefordshire)?

The current median house price in Marden (Herefordshire) is £308,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Marden (Herefordshire)

HR1 51 ⇄

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