Postcode HR5 3FW is located in a rural town, within the Kington ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kington, Eardisley & Staunton area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kington, Eardisley & Staunton is £47,757 per year. The nearest station is Knighton, about 9.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crooked Well Meadow.
Kington, Eardisley & Staunton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Kington, Eardisley & Staunton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kington, Eardisley & Staunton is £47,757 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR5 3FW.
Kington, Eardisley & Staunton near HR5 3FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knighton located about 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crooked Well Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Crooked Well Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Sutton Walls Park | Small | Walking directions to Sutton Walls Park |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £228 per square foot) in Kington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £325,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £201,000 | £202 |
| Terraced | 11 | £133,500 | £199 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 | £118 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £84,500 | £120,000 | £128,500 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £92,500 | £178,475 | £148,250 |
| 2018 | £254,000 | £88,500 | £155,000 | £127,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £87,000 | £183,500 | £141,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | — | £164,500 | £141,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £83,500 | £182,000 | £143,500 |
| 2022 | £303,800 | £135,000 | £218,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | — | £198,750 | £187,500 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £87,000 | £197,500 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £91,000 | £217,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £258,500 | — | £210,000 | £152,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £138 | £176 | £209 |
| 2017 | £197 | £100 | £183 | £157 |
| 2018 | £224 | £134 | £170 | £154 |
| 2019 | £223 | £143 | £196 | £152 |
| 2020 | £219 | — | £188 | £172 |
| 2021 | £232 | £148 | £189 | £165 |
| 2022 | £232 | £181 | £227 | £203 |
| 2023 | £282 | — | £226 | £206 |
| 2024 | £266 | £168 | £223 | £238 |
| 2025 | £276 | £152 | £202 | £203 |
| 2026 | £207 | — | £312 | £111 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR5 3FW.
In the HR5 3FW postcode area, located within Kington, Eardisley & Staunton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kington Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Lady Hawkins' School | Academy converter | Good |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR5 3FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Perseverence Close, Herefordshire, County of, HR5 3DS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | High Street, Kington, HR5 3BJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Crabtree Road, Kington, HR5 3UD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Church Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR5 3FF | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR5 3FW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Terry James
Kington - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR5 3FW records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around HR5 3FW in Kington, Eardisley & Staunton is £217,500 (about £228 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to HR5 3FW, including Kington Primary School (Good) and Lady Hawkins' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HR5 3FW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR5 3FW is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry James (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.