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.
Area Analysis Herefordshire, County of, Wales
HR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HR5 postcode area.
groups
Population4,636
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 34,300 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
5/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
5/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
3/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
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
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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
P
Kington Primary School
Good213 pupils
S
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
local_bar
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
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Burton Hotel
- Castle Hill House
- Old Maidenhead House
- The Swan Hotel
- The Walking Hub
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Area Profile: HR5 · Data under Open Government Licence