Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

THE MEADS, HR5 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADS, HR5 3DQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR5 3DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR5 3DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 58, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 67.6% year-on-year.

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

HR5 3DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Meads, 0.3km from Headbrook in Kington. Administratively it sits within Kington ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

The people who live in HR5 3DQ are typical of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 67.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR5 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00070855 (shared with 18 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 HR5 3DQ. The average age is 58.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 195,000

9 sales · Mean £ 207,111

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

5 sales · Mean £ 165,990

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

HR5 3DQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Kington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Lady Hawkins' School

Good264 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • J & P Turner0.3 km
  • Grapevine0.4 km
  • Kings News (Ctn)0.3 km
  • Kington Stores (Nisa)0.4 km
  • Number 25 Delicatessen0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • The Walking Hub0.4 km
  • Burton Hotel0.5 km
  • Castle Hill House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oxford Arms0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Wine Vaults0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Tavern0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Arrow Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Kington Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Lion Café Ltd0.3 km
  • Taj Mahal0.3 km
  • Thai Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.6 km
  • Angel Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Grumpie Grampies0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knighton15.7 km
  • Bucknell17.8 km
  • Knucklas18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Meads0.0 km
  • Old Doctor's Surgery0.1 km
  • Elizabeth Road0.2 km
  • The Beeches0.2 km
  • Ye Olde Tavern0.2 km