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About

Kingswood is a large suburban area located northeast of Bristol, forming a significant part of the South Gloucestershire conurbation. The ward itself is a mix of residential streets, local shopping parades, and green spaces. Its urban character is defined by its historical development from a former mining and industrial centre into a primarily residential community. The area is well-connected by major roads like the A420 and A4174 ring road.

A notable local landmark is the Kingswood Heritage Museum, housed in a former school and detailing the area's past. The ward contains several recreational areas, including the open land around the Tower Lane playing fields. Kingswood High Street serves as a focal point for everyday retail and services, reflecting its function as a district centre within the wider region.

Area overview

On average Kingswood has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingswood is £50,166 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kingswood is home to around 9,006 people, with a population density of about 5,624.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingswood Population
9,006
Population density
5,624.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.05(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.32(+70%)
Public order
20.21(+209%)
Shoplifting
16.43(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.88(+98%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,263
80.58%
Other White
694
7.7%
African
158
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
140
1.55%
Indian
115
1.28%
Total population: 9,013

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,056
27.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,440
19.44%
No qualifications
1,329
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,048
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
840
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 7,406

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,353
34.71%
Owns outright
1,096
28.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
824
21.14%
Other social rented
371
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.39%
Total households: 3,898

Property prices in Kingswood

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £317K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Kingswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£367,250£481
Semi-Detached27£310,000£326
Terraced74£297,475£323
Flats48£190,000£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£144,975£248,750£203,000
2017£255,750£162,000£238,500£218,500
2018£270,100£166,000£247,000£223,000
2019£320,000£160,500£243,250£230,750
2020£392,000£172,500£260,000£230,000
2021£387,500£180,000£285,000£255,000
2022£385,000£198,000£321,880£290,000
2023£436,500£185,000£300,000£286,600
2024£435,000£197,500£310,000£283,000
2025£362,000£195,000£325,500£290,000
2026£173,000£340,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£277£250£224
2017£253£290£256£228
2018£307£280£272£241
2019£277£274£267£247
2020£279£286£264£251
2021£321£301£295£277
2022£373£347£334£328
2023£316£320£322£308
2024£314£338£330£316
2025£465£369£336£314
2026£325£316£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.