Town Pop. 193

Living in Withington Marsh: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Withington Marsh comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the HR1 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the HR1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its safety score runs 43 points above the HR1 district's 50/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see HR1 postcode district.

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Withington Marsh scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
336.8 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 26 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1380% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 434% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 440% above 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
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Withington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital3.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.5 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
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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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 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
40
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Hereford 3.3 mi
Leominster 9.6 mi
Ledbury 10.3 mi
J4 M50 12.1 mi
J3 M50 13.3 mi
J3 M50 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Withington Marsh 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

Withington and White Stone 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bartestree 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Marden (Herefordshire) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wellington Marsh 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hampton Bishop 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bodenham 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Herefordshire) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tarrington 40 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Withington Marsh a nice place to live?

Withington Marsh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Withington Marsh is 41/100, 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 Marsh?

Withington Marsh 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 Marsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Withington Marsh is Withington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Withington Marsh in total.

Postcode districts in Withington Marsh

HR1 51 ⇄

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