Town Pop. 2,494

Living in Kington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kington comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. Against the wider HR5 district average of 38/100, that is 5 points above.

On lifestyle specifically, Kington sits 15 points above the HR5 district figure of 15/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (25), transport (25) and schools (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HR5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
82.2 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 79 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 Morgans Orchard 14 crimes
  3. 3 Owens Yard 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Kington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Lady Hawkins' SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital16.6 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital35.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital38.4 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 capacity1,807 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 88 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.7%Student2.8%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.3%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership61.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
25
Knighton 9.8 mi
Knucklas 11.2 mi
Bucknell 11.2 mi
J4 M50 27.5 mi
J3 M50 29.8 mi
J3 M50 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 32
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£164k £200k £238k £274k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lyonshall 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Eardisley 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Presteigne 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Norton (Powys) 48 6.5 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Weobley 34 7.3 mi away ⇄
Dilwyn 43 7.6 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 7.7 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 9.4 mi away ⇄
Clyro 51 9.6 mi away ⇄
Knighton 36 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kington a nice place to live?

Kington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kington is 43/100, 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 Kington?

Kington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 205 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kington?

Among the top-rated schools in Kington are Kington Primary School and Lady Hawkins' School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kington in total.

What are house prices like in Kington?

The current median house price in Kington is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

Postcode districts in Kington

HR5 38 ⇄

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