HR3 5DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 5DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 59% 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. 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 5DN are sourced from Output Area W00002380 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR3 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR3 5DN.
217
54
£ 38,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR3 5DN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR3 5DN spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5DN. The average age is 53.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR3 5DN 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 Foods0.3 km
- Hay Distillery0.4 km
- Oxfam Store0.4 km
- Pughs at Londis0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Maple House B & B0.2 km
- Seven Stars0.5 km
- The Bridge B & B0.5 km
- Three Tuns0.5 km
- Kilverts Ltd0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- AMR Catering0.5 km
- The Saints Bar0.4 km
- The Globe at Hay0.7 km
- The Old Black Lion0.5 km
- The Saints Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Hay Castle Cafe0.3 km
- Leaf0.4 km
- Packaging Coordinating0.6 km
- Red Indigo Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- The Granary0.1 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Hay Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
- Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Hay Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Hay Castle0.3 km
- Hay Fire Station0.3 km
- Hay Fire Station0.3 km
- Hay Castle0.3 km
- Hay-on-Wye ClockTower0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR35DN · Data under Open Government Licence