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About

Kingswood ward lies on the eastern edge of Stroud town, characterised by residential streets and green spaces that climb the valley sides. The area includes the suburban neighbourhoods around Kingscourt Lane and the more rural fringes near the Painswick Valley. It is bordered by Rodborough to the south and the Painswick parish to the east, with local housing primarily consisting of a mix of post-war developments and older cottages.

The community is served by local shops and schools, with Kingswood Village Hall acting as a focal point. A network of public footpaths provides access to surrounding fields and woodlands, including the notable Bulls Cross area with its historic common land. The ward's elevated position offers views across the Stroud valleys, defining its semi-rural character within the larger town.

Area overview

On average Kingswood has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingswood is £64,469 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kingswood is home to around 2,222 people, with a population density of about 78.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingswood Population
2,222
Population density
78.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.45(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.5(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9(+39%)
Burglary
7.2(+159%)
Other crime
4.5(+173%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,089
94.1%
Other White
45
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.77%
Irish
14
0.63%
Arab
14
0.63%
Total population: 2,220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
795
44.84%
Level 3 (A level)
295
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
223
12.58%
No qualifications
203
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
143
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 1,773

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
364
41.89%
Owns with a mortgage
327
37.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
78
8.98%
Social rents from council
43
4.95%
Other social rented
24
2.76%
Total households: 869

Property prices in Kingswood

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£299K – £474K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Kingswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,950 up to £665,000.

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
Detached5£565,000£379
Semi-Detached7£425,000£405
Terraced9£295,000£352
Flats1£174,950£464

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£250,000£192,500
2017£420,000£265,000£275,000
2018£380,000£290,000£225,000
2019£403,500£305,000£226,000
2020£362,000£265,000£315,000
2021£470,000£391,000£250,000
2022£575,000£372,500£267,500
2023£425,000£345,000£297,000
2024£500,000£341,000£265,000
2025£552,500£410,000£315,000
2026£620,000£340,000£312,500
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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£211£284
2017£298£247£219
2018£279£303£241
2019£297£292£263
2020£279£218£305
2021£333£283£337
2022£424£346£314
2023£329£316£356
2024£334£329£417
2025£360£397£326
2026£392£285£206
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.

Frequently asked questions about Kingswood

Is Kingswood safe?

Kingswood records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kingswood?

The median sale price in Kingswood is £375,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingswood?

Kingswood has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingswood?

Kingswood scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingswood sits around rank 29,290 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 Kingswood?

The average household income in Kingswood is around £64,469 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingswood?

Kingswood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Holly Simkiss (Liberal Democrats).

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.