Town Pop. 774

Living in King's Acre: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

King's Acre scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the HR4 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, King's Acre sits 17 points above the HR4 district figure of 66/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (16) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: HR4 postcode district.

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King's Acre scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Bramley Court 7 crimes
  3. 3 Haston Close 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.274 · PM2.5 5.194 · PM10 9.884 µg/m³
80
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Stretton Sugwas CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitecross HerefordSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital2.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital26.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBelmont Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,713 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired37.1%Student2.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Herefordshire · 2026-27
A £1,716
B £2,002
C £2,288
D £2,574
E £3,146
F £3,718
G £4,290
H £5,148
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Hereford 2.8 mi
Leominster 10.9 mi
Ledbury 14.9 mi
J4 M50 13.2 mi
J3 M50 15.5 mi
J3 M50 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in King's Acre in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Credenhill 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burghill 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wellington Marsh 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Madley 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Herefordshire) 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Nicholas 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (Herefordshire) 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lugwardine 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Marden (Herefordshire) 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Acre a nice place to live?

King's Acre is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for King's Acre is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is King's Acre?

King's Acre is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in King's Acre?

Among the top-rated schools in King's Acre are Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy, Trinity Primary School and Whitecross Hereford, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in King's Acre in total.

Postcode districts in King's Acre

HR4 50 ⇄

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