Town Pop. 645

Living in Kingsland: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingsland comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Kingsland most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the HR6 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the HR6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its healthcare score runs 19 points above the HR6 district's 17/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HR6 postcode district.

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Kingsland scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hereford Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kingsland CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital13.5 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital31.3 mi
Russells Hall Hospital33.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,561 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical41%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
10
Leominster 3.9 mi
Bucknell 9.4 mi
Ludlow 9.4 mi
J4 M50 24.5 mi
J2 M50 25.8 mi
J3 M50 25.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Kingsland 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

Lucton 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leominster 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Herefordshire) 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsland a nice place to live?

Kingsland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsland is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingsland?

Kingsland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsland?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsland is Kingsland CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingsland in total.

Postcode districts in Kingsland

HR6 38 ⇄

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