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Living in Withington and White Stone: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Withington and White Stone is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Withington and White Stone most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the HR1 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the HR1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. For the surrounding area, see HR1 postcode district.

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Withington and White Stone scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
58.1 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 26 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ridgeway Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 St. Peter'S Field 6 crimes
  3. 3 Vine Tree Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Withington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lugwardine Primary AcademyPrimary · 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 departmentsHereford County Hospital2.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital22.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryStation Medical Centre3.4 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate63.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.1%Student2.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
15
Hereford 3.4 mi
Ledbury 9.4 mi
Leominster 10.6 mi
J4 M50 11.1 mi
J3 M50 12.2 mi
J3 M50 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£306k £336k £366k £396k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Withington Marsh 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hampton Bishop 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marden (Herefordshire) 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wellington Marsh 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Holme Lacy 30 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bodenham 34 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Withington and White Stone a nice place to live?

Withington and White Stone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Withington and White Stone is 43/100, 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 Withington and White Stone?

Withington and White Stone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Withington and White Stone?

Among the top-rated schools in Withington and White Stone is Withington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Withington and White Stone in total.

What are house prices like in Withington and White Stone?

The current median house price in Withington and White Stone is £322,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Postcode districts in Withington and White Stone

HR1 51 ⇄

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