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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Kingswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,678 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingswood 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 Kingswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£326,000
Detached3£362,000
Flats48£195,000
Terraced74£293,000

10 years median price trend in Kingswood

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.