Is HR3 6HE a safe place to live?

Yes, HR3 6HE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of HR3 6HE?

The population for the HR3 6HE area is approximately 373 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR3 6HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR3 6HE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

373

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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5/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

HR3 6HE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR3 6HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.0km from Whitney-on-Wye in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for HR3 6HE are sourced from Output Area E00168506 (shared with 37 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 6HE. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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HR3 6HE has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Whitney Bridge0.6 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Montpelier Cottage0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Pound Farm0.3 km