Postcode report
HR3 5AR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HR3 5AR: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR3 5AR is a postcode in Hay, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HR3 5AR, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR3 5AR are housing and safety, while local prosperity 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 5AR is based on Powys 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,456 residents, 26 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near HR3 5AR, 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 5AR can compare 2 state schools within one mile. 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 5AR 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near HR3 5AR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about HR3 5AR
Is HR3 5AR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% 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 5AR?
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 5AR?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR3 5AR?
LocaleIQ matched HR3 5AR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR3 5AR?
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 5AR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.