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About

Hay-on-Wye lies in the northeastern corner of Powys, bordering England. The town is situated within the historic county of Brecknockshire, on the gently sloping western bank of the River Wye. The surrounding landscape is characterised by the rolling hills and farmland of the Welsh Marches, with the Black Mountains rising prominently to the south.

The town is internationally recognised for its high concentration of second-hand and antiquarian bookshops, which fill many of its historic buildings. This focus has established a distinct literary identity. The annual Hay Festival draws a global audience to the area, centred around discussions and events in temporary venues on the edge of town.

Area overview

On average Hay has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hay is £41,861 per year. Hay is home to around 1,680 people, with a population density of about 1,022.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hay Population
1,680
Population density
1,022.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.64(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-26%)
Public order
7.74(-13%)
Other theft
6.55(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,560
92.86%
Other White
46
2.74%
Irish
16
0.95%
Other
15
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.48%
Total population: 1,680

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
568
39.12%
No qualifications
241
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
223
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
191
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
115
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 1,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
356
39.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
20.38%
Owns with a mortgage
149
16.59%
Social rents from council
104
11.58%
Other social rented
61
6.79%
Total households: 898

Property prices in Hay

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Hay area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,202 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hay in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£450,000
Flats2£195,000
Semi-Detached3£210,000
Terraced13£300,000

10 years median price trend in Hay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hay.

All postcodes in Hay

HR35EB

St Marys Road

HR35QR

Wyeside Gardens

HR35AH

Oxford Terrace

HR35AP

Albion Terrace

HR35LF

The Meadows

HR35TN

Birch Close

HR35EH

Hay

HR35BA

Newport Street

HR35AE

High Town

HR35DU

The Caepound

HR35AR

Black Lion Green

HR35DJ

Chancery Lane

HR35DL

De Breos Court

HR35AW

Garribaldi Terrace

HR35BT

Forest Road

HR35AD

Lion Street

HR35TL

Birch Close

HR35BW

Oxford Villas

HR35DR

Bridge Street

HR35QS

Wyeside Gardens

HR35EE

Church Terrace

HR35PG

Y Dolydd-The Meadows

HR35ED

St Marys Villas

HR35BJ

Wyeford Road

HR35DG

Backfold

HR35AS

Albert Terrace

HR35FA

Forest Road

HR35AF

Market Street

HR35EF

St Marys Road

HR35DQ

Church Street

HR35DS

Forest Road

HR35PJ

Brecon Road

HR35BS

Carlsgate

HR35DF

Castle Street

HR35AZ

Heol Y Dwr

HR35EJ

Clos Pwll Llestri

HR35AU

The Gardens

HR35AJ

Oxford Road

HR35DB

Broad Street

HR35AQ

Bell Bank

HR35BH

Booth Gardens

HR35BP

Chancery Court

HR35DE

Bridge Street

HR35DA

Belmont Road

HR35DY

Brecon Road

HR35AG

Bull Ring

HR35DH

Mill Bank

HR35BQ

Brook Street

HR35DN

Church Street

HR35EL

Warren Close

HR35DP

Swan Villas

HR35AN

Bear Street

HR35BU

The Pavement

HR35EA

St Marys Road

HR35DW

Swan Bank

HR35EQ

Back Fold

HR35PH

Oakland Villas

HR35BY

Kemish Place

HR35PW

Swan Bank

HR35AX

Smallbrook Terrace

HR35BL

Chancery Lane

HR35DT

Forest Road

HR35BN

St Johns Place

HR35DD

Broad Street

HR35DZ

Brecon Road

HR35FD

Castle Lane

HR35AB

Lion Street

HR35BG

Newport Street

HR35AA

Lion Street

HR35AY

Heol Y Dwr

HR35DX

Forest Road

HR35AT

Heol Y Dwr

HR35EG

Gipsy Castle Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.