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Kings Acre

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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
116
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
57.94(+51%)
Shoplifting
25.89(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.42(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.56(+89%)
Other theft
13.25(+131%)
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £283,750 in Kings Acre area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,700 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kings Acre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£385,000
Flats2£143,500
Semi-Detached22£278,750
Terraced9£205,000

10 years median price trend in Kings Acre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kings Acre.

All postcodes in Kings Acre

HR49PT

Yazor Road

HR49XH

Camelot Close

HR40RH

Three Elms Road

HR40LZ

Yazor Road

HR40NY

Barricombe Drive

HR40PQ

Barklie Mead

HR40TA

Grampian Close

HR40TN

Bredon Drive

HR40NS

Drake Court

HR40PA

Hurdman Walk

HR40PB

Hurdman Walk

HR49XD

Sherrington Drive

HR40RJ

Three Elms Road

HR47FH

Fytche Way

HR40TB

Malvern Close

HR40NW

Raleigh Court

HR40SB

Bramley Court

HR49PP

Coniston Walk

HR40RW

Ferndale Road

HR40NB

Keswick Close

HR40RY

Everest Crescent

HR40SF

King's Acre Road

HR40TJ

Pentland Gardens

HR49PR

Windermere Road

HR40NE

Cliveden Grove

HR49XE

Vilberie Way

HR40LP

Ambleside Drive

HR40PG

Partridge Mead

HR49PS

Derwent Drive

HR40SE

Kings Acre Road

HR40TF

Cheviot Close

HR40TG

Cotswold Drive

HR40SD

Kings Acre Road

HR40RG

Kings Acre Road

HR40TP

Mendip Close

HR40LR

Grasmere Close

HR40NU

Barricombe Drive

HR40NX

Hawkins Court

HR40PE

Welford Green

HR40RB

Hillary Drive

HR40RN

Three Elms Road

HR40RZ

Shipton Close

HR40TE

Pennine Close

HR40NF

Sheridan Road

HR40RP

Oatfield Close

HR40RD

Mallory Close

HR49XG

Dabinett Avenue

HR47SW

Bovingdon Park

HR49XF

Chisel Close

HR40NQ

Sheridan Road

HR40NG

Sheridan Road

HR40RX

Haston Close

HR40NR

Warncombe Link

HR49PN

Sidney Box Drive

HR40NP

Howard Court

HR40PD

Barklie Mead

HR49QJ

Tillington Road

HR40TD

Quantock Close

HR47RA

Huntington Lane

HR40RR

Moor Park Road

HR40NT

Moor Farm Lane

HR40ND

Sidney Box Drive

HR40NH

Sheridan Road

HR40FF

Huntington Lane

HR40PF

Bennet Mead

HR40RE

Irvine Close

HR40RU

Bonington Drive

HR49XJ

Tremlett Close

HR40TQ

Cotswold Drive

HR40SA

Tensing Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.