HR5 3DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Cutterbach in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
Within the HR5 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00070855 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, HR5 3DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, HR5 3DL.
262
58
£ 42,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HR5 3DL — age 58, 46% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3DL. The average age is 58.4. 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
Terraced
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 219,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3DL has low crime rates — 37 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 Turner0.1 km
- Grapevine0.1 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.0 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.1 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
- The Walking Hub0.1 km
- Burton Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hill House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Wine Vaults0.1 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.4 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.0 km
- Taj Mahal0.0 km
- Thai Kitchen0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.2 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.0 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.8 km
- Bucknell18.0 km
- Knucklas18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53DL · Data under Open Government Licence