Is Kingsley a good place to live?
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In Kingsley (WA6 8), recorded crime is 75% below the national average, homes sell for around £470,127 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 75% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£470,127
Population
8,388
Recorded crime
66.7
Schools
2
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Kingsley WA6 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Kingsley WA6 8 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (7 of 1,341) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WA6 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (5 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WA6 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 55
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 3,544
Owned 87% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 8%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WA6 8.
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Kingsley WA6 8: frequently asked questions
Is Kingsley WA6 8 a good place to live?
In Kingsley (WA6 8), recorded crime is 75% below the national average, homes sell for around £470,127 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Kingsley WA6 8?
Recorded crime in Kingsley WA6 8 runs at 66.7 per 1,000 properties, 75% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Kingsley WA6 8 safe?
Crime in Kingsley WA6 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Kingsley WA6 8 runs at 66.7 per 1,000 properties, 75% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Kingsley WA6 8?
Homes in Kingsley WA6 8 sell for around £470,127 on average, based on 35 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Kingsley WA6 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Kingsley WA6 8 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (7 of 1,341) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Kingsley WA6 8?
There are 2 schools in Kingsley WA6 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Kingsley WA6 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Kingsley WA6 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Kingsley WA6 8 a deprived area?
Kingsley WA6 8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).