HR5 3AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Wych, 0.1km from Broken Bank in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR5, HR5 3AQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00070854 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WYCH, HR5 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WYCH, HR5 3AQ.
215
56
£ 42,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, HR5 3AQ is established retirement territory. With £560k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR5 3AQ. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 560,000
2 sales · Mean £ 560,000
Terraced
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3AQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lady Hawkins' School
Kington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- J & P Turner0.9 km
- Grapevine0.7 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.8 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.7 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- The Walking Hub0.6 km
- Burton Hotel0.6 km
- Castle Hill House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.8 km
- Kington Golf Club - 1284 Catering0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Wine Vaults0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kington Bowling Club0.3 km
- Maples Tearoom0.4 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.8 km
- Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Thai Kitchen0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.8 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.6 km
- Knucklas17.7 km
- Bucknell18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Montfort Fields0.2 km
- Montfort Fields0.2 km
- Park View0.3 km
- The Crescent0.4 km
- Montfort Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53AQ · Data under Open Government Licence