Townsend Kington, Herefordshire, County of
7 addresses across 1 postcode (HR5), about 140 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 23231846.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (A: 3, B: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Herefordshire, County of costs £2,574 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 16.2 km (10 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 164 to 170 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kington Medical Practice, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 252 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 2018 (3); 2019 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Herefordshire, County of in 2026-27: Band D £2,574 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,716 | £2,002 | £2,288 | £2,574 | £3,146 | £3,719 | £4,291 | £5,149 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (26% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Deacon's Yard, 36 Victoria Road, Kington, Herefordshire: up to 10 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 164 m and 170 m above sea level (166 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR5 3JE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Knighton 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kington Motors Headbrook | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 91.7 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kington Medical Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kington Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Knighton Hospital | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Kington Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Kington Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,900 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lychgate, Churchyard of Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 133 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lychgate, Churchyard of Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Mound 150yds (140m) N of church | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Hergest Croft | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Mound S of Woodbrook | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Penrhos Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Rhodds Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Tramway Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Rabber Dingle | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Herefordshire, County of: see them on the Herefordshire, County of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lady Hawkins' School | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar - Lomas (Kington) Ltd HR5 3DZ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| J & P Turner HR5 3DT | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Co-Op HR5 3UD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Queens Head HR5 3DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Arrow Masonic Club HR5 3DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2007 |
| Angel Fish Bar HR5 3DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Thai Kitchen HR5 3BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Grapevine HR5 3BJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2011 |
| Paul Lewis Butchers HR5 3BJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Regency Cafe HR5 3BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily HR5 3BJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lion HR5 3DJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Taj Mahal HR5 3DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Nov 2025 |
| 59 The Bakery HR5 3DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| The Burton Hotel HR5 3BQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (dyfed-powys).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HR5 3JE: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ashmoor Place · Stable Cottage · Perseverence Close · Bridge Street · Towns End · Temple Lane · Aconbury Leigh · Aconbury Leigh · Wall Hills Close · Wall Hills Close · Sutton Walls Grove · Sutton Walls Grove
All the streets in HR5 and across Herefordshire, County of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.