HR1 3AR is a safe, established residential area on Wayland Cottages, 0.2km from Shelwick Green in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR1, HR1 3AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00070702 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAYLAND COTTAGES, HR1 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAYLAND COTTAGES, HR1 3AR.
262
46
£ 47,600 /yr
53%
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
HR1 3AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 3AR. The average age is 45.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 352,000
3 sales · Mean £ 319,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 3AR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Munstone House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford2.5 km
- Leominster16.2 km
- Ledbury18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Munstone Turn0.3 km
- Munstone Turn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR13AR · Data under Open Government Licence