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About

Kington ward encompasses the small market town of Kington itself, along with surrounding rural parishes and farmland on the English-Welsh border. The area is characterised by rolling hills and lies just off the A44, with the River Arrow flowing to the south. Its economy has traditionally been based on agriculture and local services for the farming community. The town's layout centres on a historic broad main street that slopes upwards from the old market cross.

The ward is notably the starting point for the Mortimer Trail, a long-distance footpath that heads south into the Marches countryside. Hergest Ridge, a prominent hill with common land and ancient trees, lies to the west, offering extensive views into both countries. The area includes the hamlets of Burlingjobb, Huntington, and Stanage. Local facilities are focused within the town, serving as a hub for the wider rural population in this part of north-west Herefordshire.

Area overview

On average Kington has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kington is £47,757 per year. There are 2 schools in Kington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kington is home to around 3,220 people, with a population density of about 73.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kington Population
3,220
Population density
73.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.95(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.07(-25%)
Other theft
6.52(+15%)
Public order
4.35(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,953
91.65%
Other White
164
5.09%
Other Asian
18
0.56%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
13
0.4%
Other
12
0.37%
Total population: 3,222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
810
29.36%
No qualifications
575
20.84%
Level 3 (A level)
392
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
382
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
300
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 2,759

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
592
38.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
23.83%
Owns with a mortgage
258
16.94%
Other social rented
207
13.59%
Other forms of private rent
65
4.27%
Total households: 1,523

Property prices in Kington

Median price£217,500
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £287K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £228 per square foot) in Kington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£325,000£282
Semi-Detached8£201,000£202
Terraced11£133,500£199
Flats1£70,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£84,500£120,000£128,500
2017£265,000£92,500£178,475£148,250
2018£254,000£88,500£155,000£127,500
2019£235,000£87,000£183,500£141,000
2020£270,000£164,500£141,000
2021£265,000£83,500£182,000£143,500
2022£303,800£135,000£218,000£200,000
2023£300,000£198,750£187,500
2024£285,000£87,000£197,500£200,000
2025£385,000£91,000£217,500£160,000
2026£258,500£210,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£138£176£209
2017£197£100£183£157
2018£224£134£170£154
2019£223£143£196£152
2020£219£188£172
2021£232£148£189£165
2022£232£181£227£203
2023£282£226£206
2024£266£168£223£238
2025£276£152£202£203
2026£207£312£111
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kington 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.