Town Pop. 401

Living in Shobdon: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shobdon scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the HR6 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. Its safety score runs 20 points above the HR6 district's 74/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
114.7 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 26 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sayers Croft 5 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Meadow 4 crimes
  3. 3 Bateman Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.768 · PM2.5 4.859 · PM10 9.728 µg/m³
81
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Shobdon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital14.3 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital31.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital35.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mortimer Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity2,561 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2%Retired31.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.8%
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
9
Leominster 6.7 mi
Bucknell 8.1 mi
Knighton 9.5 mi
J4 M50 25.9 mi
J3 M50 27.5 mi
J3 M50 27.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shobdon 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

Pembridge 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Presteigne 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Weobley 34 6.1 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shobdon a nice place to live?

Shobdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shobdon is 36/100, 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 Shobdon?

Shobdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shobdon?

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

Postcode districts in Shobdon

HR6 38 ⇄

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