HR3 5BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hay-on-Wye in Hay-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Golden Valley North ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, HR3 5BZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR3 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00070771 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR3 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR3 5BZ.
386
51
£ 43,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR3 5BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HR3 5BZ — age 51, 74% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR3 5BZ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR3 5BZ has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade0.4 km
- Gibbons Family Butchers & Fine Foods0.5 km
- Hay Distillery0.4 km
- Oxfam Store0.4 km
- Pughs at Londis0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Maple House B & B0.9 km
- Seven Stars0.3 km
- The Bridge B & B0.3 km
- Three Tuns0.3 km
- Kilverts Ltd0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- AMR Catering0.4 km
- The Globe at Hay0.2 km
- The Old Black Lion0.5 km
- Tomatitos0.4 km
- The Old Black Lion0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Hay Castle Cafe0.5 km
- Leaf0.4 km
- Red Indigo Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- The Granary0.7 km
- The Old Bank0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Hay Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
- Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Hay Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- Hay-on-Wye ClockTower0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR35BZ · Data under Open Government Licence