Area Analysis Herefordshire, County of, Wales

HR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HR5 postcode area.

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Population

4,636

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 50, HR5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k. Property prices are trending down 48.6% year-on-year.

home £150,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR5 is a postcode district in Herefordshire, County of, Wales, covering 242 active and 42 retired postcodes.

The largest share of HR5 (54%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes HR5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in HR5 are around £150k, down 48.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across HR5 at 162 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HR5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences324
Anti-social behaviour107
Criminal damage and arson67
Other theft57
Shoplifting52

school Local Schools

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Kington Primary School

Good213 pupils
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Lady Hawkins' School

Good264 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Kington Bowling Club
  • Kington Farm Park Ltd
  • Maples Tearoom
  • Taj Mahal
  • Thai Kitchen
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • B J Layton & Co.
  • Spar - Lomas (Kington) Ltd
  • The Fork and Chicken
  • G & G
  • Grapevine
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kington Golf Club - 1284 Catering
  • The Oxford Arms
  • The Royal Oak
  • The Stagg Inn
  • Wine Vaults
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Angel Fish Bar
  • Bamboo Garden
  • Grumpie Grampies
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Burton Hotel
  • Castle Hill House
  • Old Maidenhead House
  • The Swan Hotel
  • The Walking Hub