BOOTH GARDENS, HR3 5BH House Prices & Local Information

HR3 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Booth Gardens, 0.3km from Hay-on-Wye in Hay-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Hay ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 11.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HR3 5BH are sourced from Output Area W00002381 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.