Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SMALLBROOK TERRACE, HR3 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALLBROOK TERRACE, HR3 5AX.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HR3 5AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR3 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smallbrook Terrace, 0.2km from Hay-on-Wye in Hay-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Hay ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR3 5AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HR3 5AX are sourced from Output Area W00002381 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR3 5AX. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,833

Terraced

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 224,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR3 5AX has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade0.2 km
  • Gibbons Family Butchers & Fine Foods0.3 km
  • Hay Distillery0.2 km
  • Oxfam Store0.2 km
  • Pughs at Londis0.1 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Maple House B & B0.7 km
  • Seven Stars0.1 km
  • The Bridge B & B0.1 km
  • Three Tuns0.1 km
  • Kilverts Ltd0.2 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • AMR Catering0.2 km
  • The Globe at Hay0.1 km
  • The Old Black Lion0.3 km
  • Tomatitos0.2 km
  • The Old Black Lion0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Hay Castle Cafe0.3 km
  • Leaf0.2 km
  • Red Indigo Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Granary0.5 km
  • The Old Bank0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chop Suey House0.2 km
  • Hay Takeaway Ltd0.1 km
  • Chop Suey House0.2 km
  • Hay Takeaway Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Hay-on-Wye ClockTower0.2 km
  • Hay Castle0.3 km
  • Hay Castle0.4 km
  • Lower Mead0.5 km