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Living in Wilton and Bridstow: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wilton and Bridstow is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Wilton and Bridstow places 2nd of 8 in the HR9 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Wilton and Bridstow sits 51 points above the HR9 district figure of 38/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (11), schools (12), lifestyle (12) and transport (23). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR9 postcode district.

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Wilton and Bridstow scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
230.3 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 19 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 644% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Pippins 19 crimes
  2. 2 Ashe Green 17 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Ashfield Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bridstow 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
11
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital10.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryPendeen Surgery0.9 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.5%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership77.6%
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Hereford 11 mi
Ledbury 11.7 mi
Lydney 14.3 mi
J4 M50 2 mi
J3 M50 5.1 mi
J3 M50 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Wilton and Bridstow 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 1.0 mi away ⇄
Weston under Penyard 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Herefordshire) 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Llangrove 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Symonds Yat West 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 5.4 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilton and Bridstow a nice place to live?

Wilton and Bridstow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wilton and Bridstow is 47/100, 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 Wilton and Bridstow?

Wilton and Bridstow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wilton and Bridstow?

Among the top-rated schools in Wilton and Bridstow are Ashfield Park Primary School and Bridstow CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wilton and Bridstow in total.

Postcode districts in Wilton and Bridstow

HR9 49 ⇄

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