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Living in Peterchurch: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peterchurch comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 45/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Peterchurch places 4th of 8 in the HR2 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider HR2 district average of 46/100, that is 5 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR2 postcode district.

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Peterchurch scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
191 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 37 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lewis Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 Palace Orchard Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hawthorn Rise 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
83
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area
1Outstanding1Good
  • Fairfield High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Peterchurch Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital10.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital27.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital33.1 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%
Nearest GP surgeryKingstone Surgery5.1 mi
GP capacity1,255 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
45
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired30.9%Student3.8%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% 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
14
Hereford 10.7 mi
Abergavenny 15.8 mi
Leominster 15.9 mi
J4 M50 18.6 mi
J3 M50 21.5 mi
J3 M50 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Peterchurch 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

Dorstone 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Madley 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (Herefordshire) 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Eardisley 40 6.9 mi away ⇄
Ewyas Harold 35 7.2 mi away ⇄
Credenhill 44 7.3 mi away ⇄
Pontrilas 0 7.3 mi away ⇄
Hay-on-Wye 40 7.5 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 8.1 mi away ⇄
Llanigon 54 8.4 mi away ⇄
Weobley 34 8.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peterchurch a nice place to live?

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

Peterchurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Peterchurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Peterchurch are Fairfield High School and Peterchurch Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Peterchurch in total.

Postcode districts in Peterchurch

HR2 46 ⇄

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