HR5 3BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Doctors 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 3BB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00070858 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCTORS LANE, HR5 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCTORS LANE, HR5 3BB.
297
48
£ 42,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3BB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HR5 3BB's 57% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR5 3BB. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3BB has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Kington Primary School
Lady Hawkins' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- J & P Turner0.5 km
- Grapevine0.3 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.4 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.3 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
- The Walking Hub0.3 km
- Burton Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hill House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.4 km
- Kington Golf Club - 1284 Catering0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Wine Vaults0.3 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.8 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.3 km
- Maples Tearoom0.8 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.4 km
- Taj Mahal0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.2 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.4 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.6 km
- Knucklas17.8 km
- Bucknell17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- The Square0.1 km
- Bradnor View Close0.1 km
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- Llewellin Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53BB · Data under Open Government Licence