Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

HR3 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR3 5DR.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR3 5DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HR3 5DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HR3 5DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hay-on-Wye in Hay-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Hay ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR3 5DR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area W00002380 (shared with 15 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 HR3 5DR. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR3 5DR has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade0.6 km
  • Gibbons Family Butchers & Fine Foods0.4 km
  • Hay Distillery0.6 km
  • Oxfam Store0.6 km
  • Pughs at Londis0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Maple House B & B0.1 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • The Bridge B & B0.6 km
  • Three Tuns0.6 km
  • Kilverts Ltd0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • AMR Catering0.7 km
  • The Saints Bar0.4 km
  • The Globe at Hay0.7 km
  • The Old Black Lion0.7 km
  • The Saints Bar0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Hay Castle Cafe0.4 km
  • Leaf0.6 km
  • Packaging Coordinating0.5 km
  • Red Indigo Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Granary0.3 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Hay Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
  • Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Hay Takeaway Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Hay Fire Station0.3 km
  • Hay Fire Station0.3 km
  • Hay Castle0.5 km