HR5 3BX is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Road, 0.4km from Sunset in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
HR5 3BX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00070851 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, HR5 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, HR5 3BX.
273
46
£ 42,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR5 3BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HR5 3BX is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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. Property prices are trending up 37.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR5 3BX. The average age is 46.1. 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
Flat
£ 90,000
13 sales · Mean £ 97,765
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
11 sales · Mean £ 273,318
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR5 3BX has low crime rates — 23 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
- Grapevine0.4 km
- Kings News (Ctn)0.4 km
- Kington Stores (Nisa)0.4 km
- Number 25 Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- The Walking Hub0.4 km
- Burton Hotel0.5 km
- Castle Hill House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxford Arms0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Wine Vaults0.4 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arrow Masonic Club0.4 km
- Kington Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Lion Café Ltd0.3 km
- Taj Mahal0.3 km
- Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Angel Fish Bar0.4 km
- Grumpie Grampies0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton15.6 km
- Bucknell17.7 km
- Knucklas17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Doctor's Surgery0.1 km
- The Meads0.1 km
- Elizabeth Road0.1 km
- Ye Olde Tavern0.1 km
- The Beeches0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HR53BX · Data under Open Government Licence