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Living in Wellington (Herefordshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wellington (Herefordshire) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Wellington (Herefordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the HR4 postcode district, Wellington (Herefordshire) ranks 6th. Wellington (Herefordshire) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider HR4 district average of 50/100, that is 8 points below. For the surrounding area, see HR4 postcode district.

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Wellington (Herefordshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
85.9 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 23 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Patrick Orchard 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 2.914 · PM2.5 5.151 · PM10 10.104 µg/m³
80
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Wellington Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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 Hospital5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital28 mi
Lydney & District Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryStation Medical Centre4.8 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.2%Student2.8%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74%
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
8
Hereford 4.9 mi
Leominster 6.7 mi
Ledbury 14.7 mi
J4 M50 15.8 mi
J3 M50 17.4 mi
J3 M50 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £360,000 10

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

Nearby places

Wellington Marsh 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Marden (Herefordshire) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Westhope 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burghill 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bodenham 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Credenhill 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Withington Marsh 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 5.2 mi away ⇄
Withington and White Stone 43 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellington (Herefordshire) a nice place to live?

Wellington (Herefordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wellington (Herefordshire) is 42/100, 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 Wellington (Herefordshire)?

Wellington (Herefordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wellington (Herefordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wellington (Herefordshire) is Wellington Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wellington (Herefordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Wellington (Herefordshire)?

The current median house price in Wellington (Herefordshire) is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Wellington (Herefordshire)

HR4 50 ⇄

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