HR5 3DE is a safe, established residential area on Waterloo Road, 0.1km from Sunset in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
The people who live in HR5 3DE are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00070851 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, HR5 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, HR5 3DE.
273
46
£ 42,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HR5 3DE's 52% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR5 3DE. The average age is 46.1. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3DE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Turner0.7 km
- Grapevine0.7 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.6 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.7 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.8 km
- The Walking Hub0.7 km
- Burton Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Wine Vaults0.7 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.6 km
- The Cattle Shed1.0 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.6 km
- Taj Mahal0.6 km
- Thai Kitchen0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.8 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.6 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.5 km
- Bucknell17.5 km
- Knucklas17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Telephone Box0.1 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.1 km
- Elizabeth Road0.2 km
- Gravel Hill Drive0.3 km
- The Meads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53DE · Data under Open Government Licence