Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

CROOKED WELL, HR5 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROOKED WELL, HR5 3AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR5 3AF 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, HR5 3AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

HR5 3AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crooked Well, 0.1km from Crooked Well in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR5 3AF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00070858 (shared with 7 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 HR5 3AF. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 261,000

2 sales · Mean £ 261,000

Detached

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 194,714

Terraced

£ 146,750

4 sales · Mean £ 147,125

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

HR5 3AF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order6
Possession of weapons4

school Local Schools

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Kington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Lady Hawkins' School

Good264 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • J & P Turner0.6 km
  • Grapevine0.4 km
  • Kings News (Ctn)0.5 km
  • Kington Stores (Nisa)0.4 km
  • Number 25 Delicatessen0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.3 km
  • The Walking Hub0.4 km
  • Burton Hotel0.4 km
  • Castle Hill House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Oxford Arms0.4 km
  • Kington Golf Club - 1284 Catering0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Wine Vaults0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Tavern0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Arrow Masonic Club0.9 km
  • Kington Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Maples Tearoom0.9 km
  • The Lion Café Ltd0.4 km
  • Taj Mahal0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.3 km
  • Angel Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Grumpie Grampies0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knighton15.5 km
  • Knucklas17.6 km
  • Bucknell17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crooked Well0.1 km
  • Bradnor View Close0.1 km
  • Llewellin Road0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • Swan Hotel0.2 km