Postcode report
HR3 5AL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About HR3 5AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR3 5AL is a postcode in Hay, Powys, England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HR3 5AL, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR3 5AL are property market signals and schools and education, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HR3 5AL is based on Herefordshire 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,762 residents, 3,060 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near HR3 5AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £580k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR3 5AL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HR3 5AL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HR3 5AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HR3 5AL
Is HR3 5AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HR3 5AL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HR3 5AL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR3 5AL?
LocaleIQ matched HR3 5AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR3 5AL?
The latest median sold price is £580k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR3 5AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.