Town Pop. 490

Living in Whitchurch (Herefordshire): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitchurch (Herefordshire) is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. Whitchurch (Herefordshire) places 4th of 8 in the HR9 postcode district.

The HR9 district averages 49/100, putting Whitchurch (Herefordshire) 12 points below its own postcode area. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see HR9 postcode district.

37
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Whitchurch (Herefordshire) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Whitchurch (Herefordshire).
Or compare:
HR9 5AA HR9 6AA HR9 7AA HR9 9AH HR9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
157.1 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 36 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Dean Swift Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Old Wharf Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Ferrie Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.939 · PM2.5 5.548 · PM10 10.319 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Whitchurch CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsLydney & District Hospital9.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital13.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDIXTON ROAD SURGERY4 mi
GP capacity1,483 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired32%Student4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.8%
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
16
Lydney 11.2 mi
Hereford 14.3 mi
Chepstow 15.1 mi
J4 M50 6.3 mi
J3 M50 8.7 mi
J3 M50 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

Places like Whitchurch (Herefordshire) Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Whitchurch (Herefordshire), but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitchurch (Herefordshire) 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

Symonds Yat West 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Llangrove 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Berry Hill 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Monmouth 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wilton and Bridstow 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Redbrook 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ross-on-Wye 58 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch (Herefordshire) a nice place to live?

Whitchurch (Herefordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitchurch (Herefordshire) is 37/100, 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 Whitchurch (Herefordshire)?

Whitchurch (Herefordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Whitchurch (Herefordshire)

HR9 49 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode