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Living in Wigmore: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wigmore is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Wigmore places 7th of 9 in the HR6 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Wigmore sits 27 points above the HR6 district figure of 40/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR6 postcode district.

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Wigmore scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
233.9 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 42 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 532% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Ongar Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ford Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.532 · PM2.5 4.771 · PM10 8.09 µg/m³
82
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Wigmore Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wigmore SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital18.6 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital27.2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital30.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mortimer Medical Practice4.9 mi
GP capacity1,791 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.5%Student3.5%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership67.1%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
6
Bucknell 4.8 mi
Hopton Heath 5.8 mi
Ludlow 7.2 mi
J7 M54 29.2 mi
J7 M54 29.3 mi
J4 M50 29.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Wigmore 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

Lucton 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Leintwardine 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Shropshire) 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bedstone 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 6.3 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wigmore a nice place to live?

Wigmore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wigmore 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 Wigmore?

Wigmore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wigmore?

Among the top-rated schools in Wigmore are Wigmore Primary School and Wigmore School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wigmore in total.

Postcode districts in Wigmore

HR6 38 ⇄

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