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Living in Tarrington: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tarrington scores 40/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the HR1 postcode district, Tarrington ranks 8th.

Against the wider HR1 district average of 51/100, that is 11 points below. On safety specifically, Tarrington sits 37 points above the HR1 district figure of 50/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
325.1 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 28 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 769% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 746% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 413% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pound Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  3. 3 Sufton Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.083 · PM2.5 5.313 · PM10 9.512 µg/m³
80
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital5.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital19.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryFownhope Medical Centre4.1 mi
GP capacity1,267 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2%Retired28.2%Student3.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Ledbury 5.8 mi
Hereford 6.3 mi
Colwall 8.7 mi
J4 M50 9.2 mi
J2 M50 9.4 mi
J3 M50 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Tarrington 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

Bartestree 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hampton Bishop 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Fownhope 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Holme Lacy 30 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bosbury 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 5.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarrington a nice place to live?

Tarrington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tarrington is 40/100, 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 Tarrington?

Tarrington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Tarrington

HR1 51 ⇄

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