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About

Cantref is a rural ward located in the northern part of Monmouthshire, bordering the county of Powys. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, small settlements, and wooded valleys, with the River Usk flowing through its landscape. It includes the villages of Llanfihangel Crucorney and Llanvihangel Gobion, alongside scattered farms and homes. The terrain is part of the wider Usk Valley, with the Black Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop to the northwest.

The ward's history is closely tied to agricultural patterns and old routeways, including the historic A465 road. A notable local landmark is the Skirrid Mountain Inn, reputed to be one of the oldest public houses in Wales. The area provides access to walking paths along the Usk and into the surrounding hills, with land use dominated by pastoral farming. Community life centres on the small villages and their traditional amenities.

Area overview

On average Cantref has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cantref is £47,058 per year. The median sale price in Cantref is £419,250 (around £340 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £314,500 and £622,500. Cantref is home to around 2,249 people, with a population density of about 135.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cantref Population
2,249
Population density
135.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.13(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.35(+156%)
Public order
19.56(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.79(+142%)
Burglary
10.67(+356%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,090
92.97%
Other White
53
2.36%
Indian
20
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.67%
Irish
13
0.58%
Total population: 2,248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
987
50.54%
No qualifications
266
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
237
12.14%
Level 3 (A level)
237
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
115
5.89%
Total 16+ residents: 1,953

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
590
57.34%
Owns with a mortgage
224
21.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
117
11.37%
Other social rented
47
4.57%
Social rents from council
23
2.24%
Total households: 1,029

Property prices in Cantref

Median price: £419,250
Price per sq ft: £340
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £623K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £419,250 (about £340 per square foot) in Cantref area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cantref over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£570,000£348
Semi-Detached9£360,000£346
Terraced7£260,000£318
Flats1£230,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cantref

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cantref.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£390,000£164,750
2017£315,500£325,000£166,000
2018£410,000£239,000£182,000
2019£360,000£285,050£189,950
2020£418,500£433,500£220,000
2021£427,500£348,750£229,000
2022£395,000£492,500£330,000
2023£452,500£345,000£259,000
2024£670,000£387,500£255,000
2025£620,000£460,000£247,500
2026£494,250£355,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cantref.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cantref.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£236£187
2017£239£208£196
2018£276£237£226
2019£261£268£262
2020£247£303£238
2021£290£340£245
2022£281£293£266
2023£374£361£317
2024£360£313£332
2025£374£372£315
2026£388£309£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cantref.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cantref in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cantref ward.

Local councillors

Sara Burch

Cantref - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Cantref

Is Cantref safe?

Cantref records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cantref?

The median sale price in Cantref is £419,250 (about £340 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cantref?

Cantref scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cantref sits around rank 1,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cantref?

The average household income in Cantref is around £47,058 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cantref?

Cantref is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sara Burch (Labour and Co-operative Party).