HR5 — KINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HR5 is £361,665, broadly in line with the Herefordshire average of £372,356.

Properties in HR5 cost 26.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HR5 have fallen 13.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£394,078	82
Semi-detached	£237,925	40
Terraced	£201,756	41
Flat	£104,500	5
All types	£361,665	193

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HR5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HR5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HR5 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kington Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lady Hawkins' School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Gladestry C.I.W. School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

Median Age

63%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

63.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HR5 are 260.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 87% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

260.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HR5 is collected by Hereford Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HR5 — KINGTON

Area Summary

HR5 (KINGTON) offers above-average property prices (£361,665, 26% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (260 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HR4

HEREFORD

£314K

▼ 9.4% YoY

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LEOMINSTER

£358K

▼ 10.5% YoY

HR7

BROMYARD

£361K

▼ 1.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HR5?

The average house price in HR5 (KINGTON) is £361,665, based on 193 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.7% over the past year.

Is HR5 a safe area to live?

Crime in HR5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HR5?

There are 3 schools in or near HR5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HR5?

Council tax in HR5 is collected by Hereford Council. The Band D rate is £2,183 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HR5?

The average broadband download speed in HR5 is 260 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HR5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 63% of homes in HR5 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.