Town Pop. 1,070

Living in Kingstone (Herefordshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingstone (Herefordshire) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 37/100 versus a median of 67/100. Kingstone (Herefordshire) places 6th of 8 in the HR2 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the HR2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Its broadband score runs 29 points above the HR2 district's 39/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR2 postcode district.

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Kingstone (Herefordshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
93.5 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 50 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tippetts Meadow 15 crimes
  2. 2 Coldstone Cross 13 crimes
  3. 3 Lowfield Meadow 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Kingstone High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kingstone and Thruxton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital5.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital27.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.2 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 capacity1,112 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired22.4%Student3.1%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary32.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership60.5%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Hereford 6.3 mi
Leominster 15 mi
Abergavenny 15.7 mi
J4 M50 13.5 mi
J3 M50 16.3 mi
J3 M50 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£192k £232k £273k £313k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Madley 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Clehonger 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
King's Acre 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pontrilas 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Credenhill 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ewyas Harold 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
King's Thorn 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hereford 57 5.9 mi away ⇄
Burghill 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 7.6 mi away ⇄
Moreton on Lugg 42 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingstone (Herefordshire) a nice place to live?

Kingstone (Herefordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingstone (Herefordshire) is 39/100, 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 Kingstone (Herefordshire)?

Kingstone (Herefordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingstone (Herefordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingstone (Herefordshire) are Kingstone High School and Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kingstone (Herefordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Kingstone (Herefordshire)?

The current median house price in Kingstone (Herefordshire) is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

Postcode districts in Kingstone (Herefordshire)

HR2 46 ⇄

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