Postcode report
Is HR5 3AN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HR5 3AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR5 3AN is a postcode in Kington, Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HR5 3AN, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR5 3AN are safety and jobs, 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 HR5 3AN is based on Herefordshire 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,855 residents, 37 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 10% 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 HR5 3AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £125k from 33 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR5 3AN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 HR5 3AN 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 HR5 3AN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 HR5 3AN
Is HR5 3AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 HR5 3AN?
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 HR5 3AN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR5 3AN?
LocaleIQ matched HR5 3AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR5 3AN?
The latest median sold price is £125k based on 33 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR5 3AN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.