Hereford vs Leominster

At £318,273, Leominster undercuts Hereford (£325,726) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hereford is a flat at £155,380, while in Leominster it is a flat at £106,361.

Hereford has a crime rate of 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77% lower than Leominster at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hereford is violent-crime, while in Leominster it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 17 schools in Hereford, 85.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Leominster, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Hereford averages 433.2 Mbps – ahead of Leominster's 376.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Hereford and 89.5% in Leominster. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Hereford and 72.1% in Leominster.

→Hereford is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (433 vs 377 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Hereford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Leominster averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Hereford and £1,427 in Leominster. 55.6% of homes in Hereford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Leominster.

→Hereford has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,553 in Hereford and £28,553 in Leominster. The median age is 48.5 in Hereford and 48.5 in Leominster. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Hereford versus 66.4% in Leominster. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Hereford and 56.3% in Leominster.

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