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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£270,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £320K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Kings Acre area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £573,500.

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£332,500£293
Semi-Detached22£262,500£295
Terraced7£240,000£283
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£327,500£142,000£275,000£205,000
2026£347,500£100,000£257,500£240,000
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£308£198£297£323
2026£304£139£292£283
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.

Band A£1,716
Band B£2,002
Band C£2,288
Band D£2,574
Band E£3,146
Band F£3,719
Band G£4,291
Band H£5,149

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kings Acre ward.

Local councillors

Robert Geofrey Charles Williams

Kings Acre - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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 £270,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 47 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 21,693 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).