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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 moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
52
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
24.53(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.7(-23%)
Other theft
6.83(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-22%)
Public order
4.66(-23%)
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

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Kington area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £790,000.

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-Detached11£245,000
Terraced11£160,000

10 years median price trend in Kington

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.