Strong on safety, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Kington in Wiltshire using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Kington a good place to live?
Kington may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wiltshire below.
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Kington at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Kington
Crime rate
Crime rate
9.93 per 1,000 people
Percentile
86th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Kington
House prices
Average sold price
£499,612
Percentile
88th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Kington
Flood risk in Kington
Transport in Kington
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Kington a good place to live?
Kington may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Kington safe?
Kington ranks in the 86th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Kington?
The average sold price is £499,612, with house prices in the 88th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Kington?
Schools rank in the 50th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Kington?
Nearby public profiles include Calne Rural in Wiltshire and Nadder Valley in Wiltshire.
