Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

CASTLE HILL, HR5 3AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL, HR5 3AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

215

cake
Avg Age

56

payments
Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

Average age 56, 74% owned. HR5 3AH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £197,250 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR5 3AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Hill, 0.2km from Broken Bank in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR5 3AH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00070854 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR5 3AH. The average age is 55.8. 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 Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 190,666

Detached

£ 133,500

2 sales · Mean £ 133,500

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

HR5 3AH has low crime rates — 25 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

S

Lady Hawkins' School

Good264 pupils0.3 km
P

Kington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • J & P Turner0.9 km
  • Grapevine0.7 km
  • Kings News (Ctn)0.8 km
  • Kington Stores (Nisa)0.7 km
  • Number 25 Delicatessen0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.5 km
  • The Walking Hub0.7 km
  • Burton Hotel0.6 km
  • Castle Hill House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oxford Arms0.8 km
  • Kington Golf Club - 1284 Catering0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • Wine Vaults0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Kington Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Maples Tearoom0.5 km
  • The Lion Café Ltd0.8 km
  • Taj Mahal0.8 km
  • Thai Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.5 km
  • Angel Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Grumpie Grampies0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knighton15.5 km
  • Knucklas17.6 km
  • Bucknell18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Montfort Fields0.2 km
  • Montfort Fields0.2 km
  • Crooked Well0.3 km
  • Montfort Road0.4 km
  • Park View0.4 km