HR5 3BS is a safe, established residential area on Gravel Hill, 0.3km from Crooked Well in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HR5 3BS offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00070853 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAVEL HILL, HR5 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAVEL HILL, HR5 3BS.
372
40
£ 42,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3BS 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
HR5 3BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 HR5 3BS. The average age is 40.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 262,500
1 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3BS 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.
school Local Schools
Kington Primary School
Lady Hawkins' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- J & P Turner0.3 km
- Grapevine0.3 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.2 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.3 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.4 km
- The Walking Hub0.3 km
- Burton Hotel0.4 km
- Castle Hill House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Wine Vaults0.3 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.5 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.2 km
- Taj Mahal0.2 km
- Thai Kitchen0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.2 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.6 km
- Bucknell17.8 km
- Knucklas17.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Beeches0.1 km
- Greenfield Drive0.2 km
- Gravel Hill Drive0.2 km
- Old Doctor's Surgery0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53BS · Data under Open Government Licence