Chancery Lane is in Hay On Wye, Hereford and in Brecknock district. HR3 5BL is located in the Hay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chancery Lane, Hay On Wye, Hereford, HR3 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR3 5BQ, HR3 5BY, HR3 5AA, HR3 5BN, HR3 5BP, HR3 5AY, HR3 5AB, HR3 5AZ, HR3 5DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR3 5BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 37.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 18.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 45% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HR3 5BL this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 51.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 88.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chancery Lane was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Bronllys and Felin-fach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chancery Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bronllys and Felin-fach and the 194th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Chancery Lane, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £219,800 | 2023-01-25 | £230,790 |
| 14 Chancery Lane, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-12-21 | £258,881 |
| Hay-On-Wye Branch Library Powys County Council Chancery Lane, Hereford, Powys Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-07-31 | £446,491 |
| 15 Chancery Lane, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-02-26 | £331,985 |
| 1 Southbank Cottages Chancery Lane, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-03-23 | £362,903 |
HR3 5BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR3 5BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Primary School Hardwicke , Hay-on-Wye HR3 5HA | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay-On-Wye C.P. School Oxford Road , Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BT | - not rated | 372 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clyro C.I.W. School Clyro , HR3 5LE | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 43 yd | |
| Chapters Restaurant | St John's Place, Lion Street | 43 yd | |
| Tomatitos | 38 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 43 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | 4/5 High Town, Hay-On-Wye | 86 yd | |
| R M Jones (Pharmacy) LLP | 7/8 High Town, Hay-On-Wye | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMR Catering | The Conservative Club, 35 Lion Street | 95 yd | |
| The Old Black Lion | 26 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 213 yd | |
| The Globe at Hay | Newport Street, Hay-on-wye | 241 yd | |
| Hay-on-Wye and District Bowling | Hay-on-Wye Bowling Club, Brecon Road | 683 yd | |
| The Saints Bar | Hay St Mary's Football Club, Playing Fields | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 43 yd | |
| The Mixing Bowl | (Angie's), 4 St. Johns Place | 62 yd | |
| Hay Takeaway Ltd | Broad Street, Hay-On-Wye | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Newport Street | 386 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.