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About

Kington ward is located in the northern part of Herefordshire, near the border with Wales. The area is known for its rural landscape, with rolling hills and farmland dominating the scenery. The town of Kington serves as the main settlement, offering local amenities such as shops, schools, and a weekly market. The ward also includes smaller villages and hamlets, connected by narrow country lanes.

The region has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Outdoor activities like walking and cycling are popular due to the proximity of Offa’s Dyke Path and the surrounding countryside. Kington ward has a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, reflecting its long-standing community. Public transport links are limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles for travel.

Area overview

On average Kington has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kington is £42,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Kington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kington Population
3,220
Population density
73.4 per km²

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

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

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 in Kington area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £637,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kington 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 Kington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£367,500
Flats1£112,000
Semi-Detached13£227,000
Terraced10£166,750

10 years median price trend in Kington

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

All postcodes in Kington

HR53AF

Crooked Well

HR53AT

Montfort Fields

HR53BJ

Bridge Street

HR53DZ

Bridge Street

HR53ED

Oxford Lane

HR53EG

Ridgebourne Road

HR53HF

Brickyard Road

HR53HN

Church Street

HR53RQ

Rushock

HR53SD

Kington, Eardisley & Staunton

HR53FJ

Garden Close

HR53SA

Rushock

HR53FA

Morgans Orchard

HR53HE

Kingswood Road

HR53NG

Newton Lane

HR53BT

Duke Street

HR53AZ

Church Street

HR53DN

Walnut Gardens

HR53DQ

Meads Close

HR53NN

Dunfield Lane

HR53EW

Park Stile Mill

HR53PF

Grove Farm Road

HR53FW

Kington, Eardisley & Staunton

HR53ES

Park Stile Mill

HR53AA

Greenfield

HR53AJ

Churchill Road

HR53BP

Sun Lane

HR53FE

Victoria Court

HR53RZ

Eywood Road

HR53AQ

Campion Lane

HR53EE

Common Close

HR53FH

Morgans Orchard

HR53HA

Woodbrook

HR53NF

Newton Lane

HR53NQ

Newton Lane

HR53GB

Aconbury Leigh

HR53DR

Bridge Street

HR53EQ

Cutterbach Lane

HR53ER

Arrow View

HR53EY

Kington, Eardisley & Staunton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.