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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. The median sale price in Kingston is £677,500 (around £481 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £428,750 and £978,720. 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: £677,500
Price per sq ft: £481
Sales (last 12 months): 20
Typical range (middle 50%): £429K – £979K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £677,500 (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£937,500£504
Terraced3£430,000£454
Semi-Detached5£420,000£443

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£611,000£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£830,000£437,500£483,500
2026£875,000£420,000£430,000
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£440£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£534£575£474
2026£491£515£454
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewes district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,144
Band C£2,450
Band D£2,756
Band E£3,369
Band F£3,981
Band G£4,594
Band H£5,512

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Kingston ward.

Local councillors

Stella Spiteri

Kingston - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Kingston

BN73PF

Swanborough Cottages

BN73PB

The Street

BN73EW

Kingston

BN19PP

Ridge Road

BN19PT

East Street

BN73LF

Bramleys

BN73HH

Stile Cottages

BN73JS

Ashcombe Lane

BN73NU

Hollowdown Cottages

BN73JL

Old Brighton Road

BN19NJ

Brighton Road

BN73HQ

Barleyfield Cottages

BN73LH

St Pancras Green

BN73NJ

Gowscroft

BN73LJ

The Avenue

BN99AE

Lewes Road

BN19PL

Ridge Road

BN73PJ

Newhaven Road