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Living in Orleton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Orleton scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. Orleton places 6th of 8 in the SY8 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points below the SY8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its economic health score runs 19 points above the SY8 district's 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
78.4 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 21 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Shoplifting 2 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 5 crimes
  2. 2 Millbrook Way 5 crimes
  3. 3 Woodhouse Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Orleton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital16.7 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital27.9 mi
Russells Hall Hospital29.5 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%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mortimer Medical Practice4.6 mi
GP capacity1,791 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired40.7%Student3%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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 South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Ludlow 5 mi
Leominster 5.3 mi
Bucknell 9.4 mi
J7 M5 25.7 mi
J6 M5 25.7 mi
J7 M5 25.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Orleton 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

Brimfield 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Orleton a nice place to live?

Orleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Orleton is 35/100, 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 Orleton?

Orleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Orleton?

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

Postcode districts in Orleton

SY8 42 ⇄

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