HR5 3BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Square, 0.2km from Crooked Well in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00070858 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, HR5 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, HR5 3BA.
297
48
£ 42,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3BA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, HR5 3BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 HR5 3BA. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,400
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3BA has low crime rates — 35 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 Turner0.4 km
- Grapevine0.2 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.3 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.2 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.1 km
- The Walking Hub0.2 km
- Burton Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hill House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.3 km
- Kington Golf Club - 1284 Catering1.0 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Wine Vaults0.2 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.7 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.3 km
- Maples Tearoom0.9 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.3 km
- Taj Mahal0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.1 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.3 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.7 km
- Knucklas17.8 km
- Bucknell18.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.0 km
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- Bradnor View Close0.1 km
- Walnut Gardens0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53BA · Data under Open Government Licence