Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

WATERLOO ROAD, HR5 3DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, HR5 3DE.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HR5 3DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Kington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Lady Hawkins' School

Good264 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • The Walking Hub0.7 km
  • Burton Hotel0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oxford Arms0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • Wine Vaults0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Tavern0.3 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

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