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Kingswood area report

Highlights

Kingswood is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 5,815. The median property price is £472,500, with terraced homes at £422,500 and semi-detached properties at £525,000. Detached houses reach £725,000. The area saw 84 sales in the past 12 months. Environmental air quality is moderate, with no flood risk. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 96.9% gigabit coverage. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Kingswood. The median age is 38.3, and 59.0% of homes are owner-occupied. Council tax band D is £2,446.70. The area is governed by Watford Borough Council, a Liberal Democrat-controlled body. Education attainment is mixed, with 28.5% of residents holding level 4 or above qualifications and 19.1% holding none.

Data updated 2026/2025. Kingswood, Hertfordshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Kingswood’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hertfordshire, Kingswood ranks 2nd cheapest of 10, 10th safest and 7th most affordable.

What does it cost?

Sold prices in Kingswood have risen 19% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Kingswood (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 6 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 6 then).

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Getting around

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/kingswood.

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Nearby areas we cover: Leavesden, Garston, Woodside.

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Kingswood is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 5,815.

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