Brecon Road is in Hay On Wye, Hereford and in Powys district. HR3 5PJ 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 Brecon Road, Hay On Wye, Hereford, HR3 5PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR3 5PH, HR3 5QR, HR3 5QS, HR3 5EG, HR3 5LF, HR3 5EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR3 5PJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 57.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 45.2% | 42.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 | 31% | 27.4% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 38% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 18.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 36.2% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 28.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 24.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 25.1% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 30.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 96.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Bronllys and Felin-fach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecon Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bronllys and Felin-fach and the 185th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch View Brecon Road, Hereford, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-09-03 | £643,743 |
| Greenfield Brecon Road, Hereford, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-09-11 | £366,906 |
| Welch View Brecon Road, Hereford, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2009-12-16 | £648,239 |
| Welch View Brecon Road, Hereford, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2005-12-09 | £444,194 |
| Keswick Brecon Road, Hereford, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 1998-06-15 | £702,024 |
HR3 5PJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
HR3 5PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR3 5PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 751 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clyro C.I.W. School Clyro , HR3 5LE | - not rated | 1,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd | Cartref Residential Home, Brecon Road | 2 yd | |
| PCI Pharma Services | Wye Valley Business Park, Hay-on-wye | 200 yd | |
| The Granary | 20-21 Broad Street, Hay-On-Wye | 540 yd | |
| Cafe Hay | Unit 8 Oxford Rd Craft Ctre, Oxford Road | 738 yd | |
| The Fudge Shop | Units 1 and 2, Oxford Rd Craft Ctre | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saints Bar | Hay St Mary's Football Club, Playing Fields | 2 yd | |
| Hay-on-Wye and District Bowling | Hay-on-Wye Bowling Club, Brecon Road | 352 yd | |
| AMR Catering | The Conservative Club, 35 Lion Street | 1,038 yd | |
| The Old Black Lion | 26 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye | 961 yd | |
| The Mixing Bowl | (Angie's), 4 St. Johns Place | 964 yd | |
| Hay Takeaway Ltd | Broad Street, Hay-On-Wye | 974 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 | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.83 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.