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About

Kingston ward lies just south of Lewes town centre, nestled between the River Ouse and the steep slopes of the South Downs. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. Its eastern boundary is formed by the railway line, which connects it to the wider region. The presence of the river and the Downs shapes the local geography, offering distinct boundaries and views.

A notable local feature is the former Kingston Church, now a private residence, which stands as a historical landmark within the community. The area includes the Kingston Recreation Ground, a key green space for residents. Daily life here is connected to the amenities of central Lewes while maintaining a separate, quieter identity. The ward's layout reflects its position as a transition between the town and the open downland.

Area overview

On average Kingston has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingston is £68,897 per year. There are 1 schools in Kingston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingston is home to around 1,904 people, with a population density of about 40.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingston Population
1,904
Population density
40.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.11(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.25(-19%)
Other theft
4.73(-16%)
Vehicle crime
3.68(-1%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,698
89.18%
Other White
76
3.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
1.47%
Other
25
1.31%
Indian
12
0.63%
Total population: 1,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
888
54.68%
Level 3 (A level)
216
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
194
11.95%
No qualifications
144
8.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
104
6.4%
Total 16+ residents: 1,624

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
431
51.68%
Owns with a mortgage
205
24.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
12.71%
Social rents from council
50
6%
Other forms of private rent
35
4.2%
Total households: 834

Property prices in Kingston

Median price£747,500
Price per sq ft£481
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£454K – £956K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £747,500 (about £481 per square foot) in Kingston area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£887,500£505
Terraced2£483,500£474
Semi-Detached4£407,500£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£665,000£505,000£325,000
2017£800,000£470,000£350,000
2018£644,950£387,000£700,000
2019£810,000£449,750£390,000
2020£791,250£375,000£305,750
2021£775,000£550,000£506,000
2022£1,030,000£560,000£690,000
2023£827,000£563,970£820,000
2024£825,000£503,000£462,000
2025£822,500£437,500£483,500
2026£1,237,500£407,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390£338£411
2017£397£396£387
2018£475£354£333
2019£426£566£541
2020£457£415£298
2021£440£487£396
2022£537£597£643
2023£495£553
2024£556£519£457
2025£526£575£474
2026£491£443
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kingston

Is Kingston safe?

Kingston records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kingston?

The median sale price in Kingston is £747,500 (about £481 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingston?

Kingston has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingston?

Kingston scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingston sits around rank 18,116 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 Kingston?

The average household income in Kingston is around £68,897 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingston?

Kingston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stella Spiteri (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Kingston

BN73PH

Barn Close

BN19SB

Science Park Square

BN73PE

Swanborough Cottages

BN73JN

Kingston

BN73LE

Mushroom Field

BN73HP

Mill Lane

BN19PQ

South Street

BN99AP

Village Green

BN73LW

Church Lane

BN73JQ

The Flints

BN73HD

Newhaven Road

BN73ET

Kingston

BN99AR

Court Farm Close

BN73LD

Monckton Way

BN73EL

Kingston

BN73PD

The Street

BN99AS

Kingston

BN99AJ

Harping Hill

BN99PL

Lewes Road

BN73HW

South Farm Close

BN73EJ

Vicarage Cottages

BN19PD

Middle Street

BN73HF

The Street

BN99AF

Cedarwell Close

BN19PN

Ridge Road

BN19PE

Mill Street

BN73PR

Cockshut Road

BN108AJ

Valley Road

BN19RS

Eastern Ring Road

BN73LA

Ridgeway Paddock

BN73EH

Kingston

BN73HL

Terrace Cottages

BN73LB

Kent Fields

BN73JT

Juggs Road

BN73JZ

Ashcombe Lane

BN99AG

Lewes Road

BN73JY

Ashcombe Lane

BN19RY

Science Park Road

BN73NP

Wellgreen Lane

BN19RR

Science Park Road

BN99AN

Lewes Road

BN73HU

The Paddocks

BN19PJ

Ridge Road

BN73PA

The Street

BN73JX

Kingston Ridge

BN19RX

Science Park Road

BN99AT

Oak Cottages

BN73HT

The Dicklands

BN73LQ

Cordons

BN73HE

The Street

BN99AU

Shepherds Close

BN73HJ

Bible Cottages

BN73NF

Newhaven Road

BN73NX

The Street

BN19PG

Park Street

BN73JJ

Old Brighton Road

BN73NH

Wellgreen Lane

BN73PL

Newhaven Road

BN99AL

Lewes Road

BN73NS

Wellgreen Lane

BN71UR

The Old Racecourse

BN73DN

Kingston

BN99AY

Kingston

BN73HG

Kingston

BN73JR

Brighton Road

BN73NL

Snednore

BN19BT

Southern Ring Road

BN19PB

East Street

BN73HS

Mill Lane

BN73EY

Newhaven Road

BN73LL

The Avenue

BN73JU

Kingston Ridge

BN99AW

Court Farm Close

BN73EX

Whiteway Lane

BN73EZ

Newhaven Road

BN108AR

Hoddern Farm Cottages

BN73EP

Kingston

BN73FD

Swanborough Drove

BN73FE

Kingston

BN73NT

The Street

BN73JP

Kingston

BN73HB

Ouseside Cottages

BN73EU

Kingston

BN99AX

Brookside

BN73LG

Lockitt Way

BN73NR

Wellgreen Lane

BN73HA

Kingston

BN73JW

Brighton Road

BN73ES

Kingston

BN73LN

Church Lane

BN73PG

Manor Cottages

BN73EN

Church Cottages

BN73PQ

Swanborough Drove

BN73ER

Kingston

BN19QE

Southern Ring Road

BN73HX

Kingston

BN73NE

Newhaven Road

BN73JB

Kingston

BN99AH

Lewes Road

BN73HR

Martens Field

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.