Oak Plock is in Kington and in Herefordshire district. HR5 3TF is located in the Kington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Plock, Kington, HR5 3TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR5 3HN, HR5 3AJ, HR5 3BE, HR5 3AZ, HR5 3AS, HR5 3AL, HR5 3BA, HR5 3BB, HR5 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR5 3TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 32.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 46.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 39% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 17.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.9% | 25.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 94.2% | 90% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 89.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Plock was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.6% higher than the Arrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Plock has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Arrow and the 246th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oak Plock, Kington, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-04-04 | £242,605 |
| 1 Oak Plock, Kington, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-08-14 | £213,355 |
| 1 Oak Plock, Kington, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2013-08-30 | £186,648 |
| 1 Oak Plock, Kington, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2004-06-28 | £211,642 |
| 1 Oak Plock, Kington, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2002-05-07 | £170,515 |
HR5 3TF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Primary School Mill Street , HR5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 213 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 | 398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Bowling Club | Kington Bowling Club, Park Green | 195 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | Shop, 36 High Street | 217 yd | |
| Border Bean Ltd | 22-24 High Street | 243 yd | |
| The Regency Cafe | 30 High Street | 257 yd | |
| The Lion Café Ltd | 52 Bridge Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 24 Church Street | 70 yd | |
| Wine Vaults | 37 High Street | 257 yd | |
| The Oxford Arms | Oxford Arms, Duke Street | 393 yd | |
| Ye Olde Tavern | 22 Victoria Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden | 6 Church Street | 113 yd | |
| Angel Fish Bar | 5-6 Bridge Street | 366 yd | |
| Grumpie Grampies | 59 Bridge Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Crabtree Road | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Health And Leisure Club MILL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Kington Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.