HR3 5LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Hay-on-Wye in Clyro. Administratively it sits within Glasbury ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, HR3 5LA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 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 5LA are sourced from Output Area W00002360 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR3 5LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR3 5LA.
370
52
£ 38,400 /yr
49%
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. HR3 5LA's 71% ownership and 52-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 HR3 5LA. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
HR3 5LA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade0.9 km
- Gibbons Family Butchers & Fine Foods0.9 km
- Hay Distillery0.9 km
- Oxfam Store1.0 km
- Pughs at Londis0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Maple House B & B0.9 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- The Bridge B & B0.8 km
- Three Tuns0.8 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Globe at Hay0.8 km
- Tomatitos0.9 km
- The Globe at Hay0.8 km
- Tomatitos0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Hay Castle Cafe0.9 km
- Leaf0.9 km
- Red Indigo Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- The Granary1.0 km
- The Old Bank0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Hay Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Hay Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: HR35LA · Data under Open Government Licence