Postcode report
HR3 5JD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HR3 5JD: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR3 5JD 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 5JD, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR3 5JD are health and safety, while housing 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 5JD 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 7/10.
For property prices near HR3 5JD, 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HR3 5JD 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 5JD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about HR3 5JD
Is HR3 5JD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 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 5JD?
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 demographics are available for HR3 5JD?
LocaleIQ matched HR3 5JD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR3 5JD?
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 5JD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.