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About

Kings Acre is a primarily residential ward situated on the northern outskirts of the city of Hereford. The area is characterised by modern housing estates and suburban development, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It contains local amenities including a primary school, a community hall, and several small retail outlets, serving the daily needs of its residents. The ward is bordered by open countryside and agricultural land to the north and east.

A notable local feature is the historic Kings Acre House, a Georgian mansion set within its own grounds, which contrasts with the surrounding newer housing. The ward is traversed by the main A49 road, providing a key transport link northwards towards Leominster and Shrewsbury. The terrain is generally flat, with the River Lye forming part of its western boundary, adding a green corridor through the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Kings Acre has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kings Acre is £42,426 per year. There are 2 schools in Kings Acre: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kings Acre is home to around 3,245 people, with a population density of about 1,224.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kings Acre Population
3,245
Population density
1,224.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.09(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.27(+135%)
Shoplifting
25.27(+190%)
Other theft
14.48(+154%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.56(+86%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,931
90.35%
Other White
236
7.27%
Irish
14
0.43%
Arab
13
0.4%
Other Asian
8
0.25%
Total population: 3,244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
665
25.33%
No qualifications
527
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
447
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
372
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
309
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 2,625

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
623
44.98%
Owns with a mortgage
379
27.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
164
11.84%
Other social rented
114
8.23%
Social rents from council
58
4.19%
Total households: 1,385

Property prices in Kings Acre

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £324K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £295 per square foot) in Kings Acre area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kings Acre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£337,500£329
Semi-Detached21£260,000£294
Terraced11£240,000£291
Flats2£106,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kings Acre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kings Acre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,975£113,500£219,950£160,000
2017£253,000£116,500£185,000£162,498
2018£280,000£126,000£205,500£169,950
2019£284,000£207,500£174,650
2020£310,000£126,500£207,500£176,500
2021£313,250£155,000£240,000£192,812
2022£315,000£147,500£300,000£229,950
2023£320,000£125,975£311,500£213,000
2024£325,000£135,000£253,750£210,000
2025£340,000£142,000£275,000£205,000
2026£347,500£100,000£246,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kings Acre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kings Acre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£162£207£250
2017£235£162£225£235
2018£240£180£201£213
2019£240£214£269
2020£246£178£234£259
2021£242£157£253£260
2022£298£206£290£324
2023£303£154£281£293
2024£307£179£302£328
2025£320£198£297£323
2026£325£139£285£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kings Acre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kings Acre in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kings Acre

Is Kings Acre safe?

Kings Acre records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kings Acre?

The median sale price in Kings Acre is £272,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kings Acre?

Kings Acre has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kings Acre?

Kings Acre scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kings Acre sits around rank 20,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kings Acre?

The average household income in Kings Acre is around £42,426 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kings Acre?

Kings Acre is represented by 1 elected councillor: Robert Geofrey Charles Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Kings Acre

HR47SW

Bovingdon Park

HR49XF

Chisel Close

HR40SE

Kings Acre Road

HR40LZ

Yazor Road

HR40NP

Howard Court

HR40NE

Cliveden Grove

HR40TD

Quantock Close

HR40RE

Irvine Close

HR40NX

Hawkins Court

HR40ND

Sidney Box Drive

HR40NR

Warncombe Link

HR40NT

Moor Farm Lane

HR40SA

Tensing Close

HR40RY

Everest Crescent

HR49XE

Vilberie Way

HR40RH

Three Elms Road

HR40FF

Huntington Lane

HR40NW

Raleigh Court

HR40PF

Bennet Mead

HR40LR

Grasmere Close

HR40RJ

Three Elms Road

HR49PT

Yazor Road

HR40RZ

Shipton Close

HR40PQ

Barklie Mead

HR49QJ

Tillington Road

HR49XJ

Tremlett Close

HR47RA

Huntington Lane

HR40NB

Keswick Close

HR40NY

Barricombe Drive

HR49PS

Derwent Drive

HR49PN

Sidney Box Drive

HR40TE

Pennine Close

HR40NH

Sheridan Road

HR40SB

Bramley Court

HR40NS

Drake Court

HR40TB

Malvern Close

HR40TP

Mendip Close

HR40SF

King's Acre Road

HR47FH

Fytche Way

HR40LP

Ambleside Drive

HR40PA

Hurdman Walk

HR40RU

Bonington Drive

HR40RB

Hillary Drive

HR40TG

Cotswold Drive

HR40PB

Hurdman Walk

HR40PD

Barklie Mead

HR40TJ

Pentland Gardens

HR40RN

Three Elms Road

HR40RW

Ferndale Road

HR40PG

Partridge Mead

HR49PR

Windermere Road

HR40NF

Sheridan Road

HR40RD

Mallory Close

HR40NU

Barricombe Drive

HR40RG

Kings Acre Road

HR49XG

Dabinett Avenue

HR40RR

Moor Park Road

HR49XH

Camelot Close

HR40RX

Haston Close

HR40PE

Welford Green

HR40TF

Cheviot Close

HR49XD

Sherrington Drive

HR40RP

Oatfield Close

HR49PP

Coniston Walk

HR40NG

Sheridan Road

HR40NQ

Sheridan Road

HR40TQ

Cotswold Drive

HR40TN

Bredon Drive

HR40SD

Kings Acre Road

HR40TA

Grampian Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.