HR5 3DS is a safe, established residential area on Perseverance Close, 0.2km from Headbrook in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00070857 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERSEVERANCE CLOSE, HR5 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERSEVERANCE CLOSE, HR5 3DS.
436
48
£ 42,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HR5 3DS's 69% 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 3DS. The average age is 47.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,500
4 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3DS has low crime rates — 21 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 Turner0.2 km
- Grapevine0.4 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.4 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.4 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.6 km
- The Walking Hub0.5 km
- Burton Hotel0.5 km
- Castle Hill House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Wine Vaults0.4 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.2 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.4 km
- Taj Mahal0.4 km
- Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.6 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.4 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton16.1 km
- Bucknell18.3 km
- Knucklas18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kington Motors0.1 km
- Kington Motors0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.3 km
- Bridge Street0.3 km
- Headbrook0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53DS · Data under Open Government Licence