Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

PROSPECT LANE, HR5 3AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT LANE, HR5 3AY.

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 3AY 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

HR5 3AY is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 3AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Prospect Lane, 0.2km from Crooked Well in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR5 3AY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3AY 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 3AY. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 208,000

1 sales · Mean £ 208,000

Semi-Detached

£ 156,000

1 sales · Mean £ 156,000

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

HR5 3AY has low crime rates — 30 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 offences45
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Possession of weapons4

school Local Schools

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Kington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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Lady Hawkins' School

Good264 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • J & P Turner0.3 km
  • Grapevine0.1 km
  • Kings News (Ctn)0.2 km
  • Kington Stores (Nisa)0.1 km
  • Number 25 Delicatessen0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.1 km
  • The Walking Hub0.1 km
  • Burton Hotel0.1 km
  • Castle Hill House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oxford Arms0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Wine Vaults0.1 km
  • Ye Olde Tavern0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Arrow Masonic Club0.6 km
  • Kington Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Lion Café Ltd0.2 km
  • Taj Mahal0.2 km
  • Thai Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.1 km
  • Angel Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Grumpie Grampies0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knighton15.7 km
  • Knucklas17.9 km
  • Bucknell18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Walnut Gardens0.0 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Kington.Town Centre.opp. Museum0.1 km