Headbrook is in Kington and in Leominster district. HR5 3DZ 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 Headbrook, Kington, HR5 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR5 3EB, HR5 3DS, HR5 3DX, HR5 3DT, HR5 3DY, HR5 3GH, HR5 3GB, HR5 3DW, HR5 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR5 3DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 28.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 47.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 42.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 36.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.4% | 16.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 32.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headbrook was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Arrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headbrook has the 13th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Arrow and the 80th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Toll House Headbrook, Kington, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-01-17 | £261,360 |
| 14 Headbrook, Kington, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-01-10 | £181,080 |
| 1 Old Bridge House Headbrook, Kington, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-08-30 | £145,194 |
| 2 Headbrook, Kington, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2021-11-08 | £261,651 |
| 16 Headbrook, Kington, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2017-08-08 | £205,926 |
HR5 3DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
HR5 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 HR5 3DZ 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 | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Primary School Mill Street , HR5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 415 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 | 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Masonic Club | 22 Headbrook | 188 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 57-58 Bridge Street | 358 yd | |
| The Lion Café Ltd | 52 Bridge Street | 358 yd | |
| The Regency Cafe | 30 High Street | 411 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | Shop, 36 High Street | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Vaults | 37 High Street | 411 yd | |
| The Oxford Arms | Oxford Arms, Duke Street | 423 yd | |
| Ye Olde Tavern | 22 Victoria Road | 531 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 24 Church Street | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Fish Bar | 5-6 Bridge Street | 327 yd | |
| Grumpie Grampies | 59 Bridge Street | 358 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 6 Church Street | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Crabtree Road | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Health And Leisure Club MILL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Kington Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 991 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 | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.