Postcode HR3 5EL is located in a rural town, within the Hay ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth is £41,861 per year. The nearest station is Builth Road located about 14.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Site of Hay Festival.
Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth is £41,861 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR3 5EL.
The nearest station is Builth Road located about 14 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Site of Hay Festival | Medium | Walking directions to Site of Hay Festival |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £235,250 in Hay area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,202 up to £815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hay
In the HR3 5EL postcode area, located within Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR3 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 26 Castle Street, Hay On Wye, HR3 5DF | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.