HR5 3AS is a safe, established residential area on The Crescent, 0.1km from Park Road in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, HR5 3AS represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% 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 £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00070856 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CRESCENT, HR5 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, HR5 3AS.
268
45
£ 42,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
HR5 3AS is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR5 3AS. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3AS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kington Primary School
Lady Hawkins' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- J & P Turner0.5 km
- Grapevine0.3 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.4 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.3 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
- The Walking Hub0.3 km
- Burton Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hill House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Wine Vaults0.3 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.8 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.1 km
- Maples Tearoom0.7 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.4 km
- Taj Mahal0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.2 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.4 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.8 km
- Knucklas17.9 km
- Bucknell18.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Crescent0.0 km
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- Park View0.2 km
- Swan Hotel0.2 km
- Mill Street Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53AS · Data under Open Government Licence