Bridge Street is in Kington and in Herefordshire district. HR5 3DW is located in the Kington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR5 3DT, HR5 3DL, HR5 3DP, HR5 3DX, HR5 3DJ, HR5 3BN, HR5 3DR, HR5 3AU, HR5 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR5 3DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.4% | 41.4% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45% | 41.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 17.7% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.3% | 18.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 16.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 30.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 98.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.5% | 91.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 91.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 336.6% higher than the Arrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Arrow and the 97th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-03-27 | £337,083 |
| 45 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-10-06 | £252,104 |
| The Picture House, 46 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-10-03 | £186,275 |
| 45 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2007-10-12 | £193,684 |
| 49 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-02-08 | £385,965 |
HR5 3DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Primary School Mill Street , HR5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Hawkins' School Park View , HR5 3AR | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | 57-58 Bridge Street | 114 yd | |
| The Lion Café Ltd | 52 Bridge Street | 114 yd | |
| The Regency Cafe | 30 High Street | 191 yd | |
| Border Bean Ltd | 22-24 High Street | 213 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | Shop, 36 High Street | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Arms | Oxford Arms, Duke Street | 182 yd | |
| Wine Vaults | 37 High Street | 191 yd | |
| Ye Olde Tavern | 22 Victoria Road | 385 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 24 Church Street | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Fish Bar | 5-6 Bridge Street | 88 yd | |
| Grumpie Grampies | 59 Bridge Street | 114 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 6 Church Street | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Crabtree Road | 177 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Health And Leisure Club MILL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Kington Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 870 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.