Town Pop. 415

Living in Weston under Penyard: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Weston under Penyard comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the HR9 postcode district.

It scores 15 points below the HR9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see HR9 postcode district.

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Weston under Penyard scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
195.2 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 27 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fording Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Springetts Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Brambles 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.565 · PM2.5 5.612 · PM10 9.816 µg/m³
78
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital12.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital12.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryAlton Street Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity999 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.7%Student3.1%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.6%
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
14
Ledbury 10.4 mi
Hereford 12.8 mi
Gloucester 13 mi
J4 M50 1.8 mi
J3 M50 2.6 mi
J3 M50 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Weston under Penyard 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

Ross-on-Wye 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wilton and Bridstow 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weston under Penyard a nice place to live?

Weston under Penyard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Weston under Penyard is 34/100, 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 Weston under Penyard?

Weston under Penyard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weston under Penyard?

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

Postcode districts in Weston under Penyard

HR9 49 ⇄

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