Town Pop. 260

Living in Yarpole: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Yarpole is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Yarpole places 3rd of 9 in the HR6 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Yarpole sits 20 points above the HR6 district figure of 55/100.

That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (8), schools (10), transport (11) and healthcare (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: HR6 postcode district.

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Yarpole scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
384.6 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 44 crimes
↑ 408% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 768% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hereford Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.552 · PM2.5 4.829 · PM10 8.376 µg/m³
82
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital15.5 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital29.4 mi
Russells Hall Hospital31.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mortimer Medical Practice2.6 mi
GP capacity2,561 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired37.6%Student3.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80%
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
11
Leominster 4.3 mi
Ludlow 6.9 mi
Bucknell 8.9 mi
J4 M50 25.9 mi
J2 M50 26.4 mi
J7 M5 26.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Yarpole 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

Luston 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 6.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Herefordshire) 35 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yarpole a nice place to live?

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

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

Postcode districts in Yarpole

HR6 38 ⇄

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