Postcode insights

HR5 3GD

Dol Fach

Old Radnor

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Detailed insights for HR5 3GD

Overview

Postcode HR5 3GD is located in a rural hamlet, within the Old Radnor ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Knighton & Presteigne area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knighton & Presteigne is £40,873 per year. The nearest station is Dolau, about 9.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Peace Garden.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Knighton & Presteigne is £40,873 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR5 3GD.

Transport

The nearest station is Dolau located about 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR5 3GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPeace GardenSmallWalking directions to Peace Garden

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
8.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.43(-46%)
Public order
4.76(-42%)
Other theft
2.38(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.78(-76%)
Vehicle crime
1.19(-59%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
420
95.89%
Other White
9
2.05%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.68%
Irish
1
0.23%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
31.35%
No qualifications
77
20.81%
Level 3 (A level)
62
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
121
66.12%
Owns with a mortgage
32
17.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.29%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.09%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Old Radnor

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)7
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £385K

Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Old Radnor area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Radnor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Radnor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Radnor.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£292,475£215,000
2017£302,500£225,000
2018£330,000£190,000
2019£264,500£236,000
2020£285,000
2021£320,000£155,000
2022£352,500£215,000
2023£315,000£265,745
2024£410,000£235,000
2025£365,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Radnor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Radnor.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£176£118
2017£205£183
2018£283£267
2019£210£150
2020£199
2021£222£178
2022£247£208
2023£199£221
2024£306£216
2025£274£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Radnor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Radnor in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the HR5 3GD postcode area, located within Knighton & Presteigne, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR5 3GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGladestry C.I.W. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HR5 3GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edward Stuart Jones

Old Radnor - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

David Chadwick

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
WardOld RadnorW05001164
ParishGladestryW04000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knighton & PresteigneW02000107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 011EW01000484
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced2024-08-01

Frequently asked questions about HR5 3GD

Is HR5 3GD (Knighton & Presteigne) safe?

The area around HR5 3GD records about 30 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 Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near HR5 3GD?

The median sale price around HR5 3GD in Knighton & Presteigne is £280,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR5 3GD?

There is 1 school close to HR5 3GD, including Gladestry C.I.W. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR5 3GD?

HR5 3GD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR5 3GD (Knighton & Presteigne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering HR5 3GD is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Edward Stuart Jones (Independent).

Data Sources

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.