Mill Bank is in Hay On Wye, Hereford and in Powys district. HR3 5DH is located in the Hay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Bank, Hay On Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR3 5DE, HR3 5BG, HR3 5AX, HR3 5DB, HR3 5AT, HR3 5AU, HR3 5BJ, HR3 5BY, HR3 5AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR3 5DH 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 5DH 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 Mill Bank 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.
Mill Bank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mill Bank, Hereford, Powys Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-11-15 | £216,275 |
| 6 Mill Bank, Hereford, Powys Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-06-30 | £212,808 |
| 20 Mill Bank, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2022-08-19 | £331,792 |
| 13 Mill Bank, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-05-06 | £357,107 |
| 10 Mill Bank, Hereford, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-04-12 | £315,428 |
HR3 5DH 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 5DH 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 | 4,771 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 | 533 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clyro C.I.W. School Clyro , HR3 5LE | - not rated | 2,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bean Box | 4 Bridge Street, Hay-On-Wye | 81 yd | |
| The Old Electric Shop | 10 Broad Street, Hay-On-Wye | 103 yd | |
| Leaf | 1 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 202 yd | |
| Chapters Restaurant | St John's Place, Lion Street | 202 yd | |
| Tomatitos | 38 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe at Hay | Newport Street, Hay-on-wye | 88 yd | |
| AMR Catering | The Conservative Club, 35 Lion Street | 272 yd | |
| The Old Black Lion | 26 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 392 yd | |
| Hay-on-Wye and District Bowling | Hay-on-Wye Bowling Club, Brecon Road | 779 yd | |
| The Saints Bar | Hay St Mary's Football Club, Playing Fields | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Takeaway Ltd | Broad Street, Hay-On-Wye | 103 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 202 yd | |
| The Mixing Bowl | (Angie's), 4 St. Johns Place | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Newport Street | 236 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 | 72.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.0% |
| 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.