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About

Kingsway ward occupies a northern section of the Ashfield district, primarily consisting of the residential suburb of Huthwaite. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local commerce focused along Sutton Road. Open green spaces include Kingsway Park, providing recreational facilities for the community.

A notable local landmark is the framework knitting museum, reflecting the area's historical ties to the textile industry. The ward's layout follows the pattern of a former mining community, with several converted colliery sites now serving as nature areas. Public transport links connect residents to larger towns like Sutton-in-Ashfield and Mansfield.

Area overview

On average Kingsway has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsway is £48,094 per year. There are 2 schools in Kingsway: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsway is home to around 2,611 people, with a population density of about 615.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsway Population
2,611
Population density
615.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.24(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.19(+168%)
Shoplifting
25.28(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.38(+147%)
Public order
10.34(+49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,490
95.44%
Other White
23
0.88%
Other
18
0.69%
Other Asian
16
0.61%
African
12
0.46%
Total population: 2,609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
635
27.84%
Level 3 (A level)
399
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
384
16.83%
Level 4 qualifications or above
365
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
269
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 2,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
605
48.91%
Owns with a mortgage
326
26.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
170
13.74%
Social rents from council
92
7.44%
Other forms of private rent
30
2.43%
Total households: 1,237

Property prices in Kingsway

Median price£179,000
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £191K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £318,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£200,000£281
Semi-Detached10£174,000£207
Terraced10£141,498£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£110,250£85,000
2017£154,250£116,000£90,000
2018£168,375£113,500£87,000
2019£172,000£137,000£95,000
2020£170,000£120,000£99,250
2021£211,500£150,000£119,500
2022£180,000£158,500£138,250
2023£175,000£164,000£130,000
2024£185,000£158,750£125,000
2025£205,000£170,500£139,998
2026£206,250£170,000£129,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£124£91
2017£163£120£94
2018£165£119£96
2019£157£125£106
2020£173£133£111
2021£208£157£124
2022£244£166£153
2023£245£180£149
2024£197£191£149
2025£232£191£153
2026£290£209£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Kingsway ward.

Local councillors

Dale Anthony Grounds

Kingsway - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Kingsway

Is Kingsway safe?

Kingsway records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kingsway?

The median sale price in Kingsway is £179,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingsway?

Kingsway has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingsway?

Kingsway scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingsway sits around rank 13,572 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 Kingsway?

The average household income in Kingsway is around £48,094 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingsway?

Kingsway is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dale Anthony Grounds (Ashfield Independents).