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About

Drybridge ward sits on the western edge of Monmouth town, characterised by residential streets and a mix of housing types. The area includes local amenities such as a primary school and community centre, serving its population. Its layout follows the gentle slope of the land towards the River Monnow, with several green spaces and playing fields integrated into the neighbourhood. The ward functions largely as a residential suburb for the wider town.

The ward's name historically references a stone bridge over the now-culverted Drybrook. Monmouthshire's County Council offices and the main campus of Monmouthshire College are located within its boundaries, contributing to daily activity. Transport links are defined by the A40 road which skirts the southern edge, connecting to the wider region. The area maintains a distinct separation from the historic town centre by its topography and the route of this major road.

Area overview

On average Drybridge has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drybridge is £44,163 per year. The median sale price in Drybridge is £385,000 (around £322 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £305,000 and £435,000. Drybridge is home to around 2,364 people, with a population density of about 537.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drybridge Population
2,364
Population density
537.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
12.27(+91%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.84(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-19%)
Public order
8.04(-2%)
Other theft
2.96(-35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,227
94.2%
Other White
57
2.41%
Irish
21
0.89%
Chinese
15
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.42%
Total population: 2,364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
746
38.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
308
15.89%
Level 3 (A level)
304
15.69%
No qualifications
276
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
171
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 1,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
394
39.32%
Owns with a mortgage
335
33.43%
Other social rented
123
12.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
91
9.08%
Social rents from council
28
2.79%
Total households: 1,002

Property prices in Drybridge

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £322
Sales (last 12 months): 25
Typical range (middle 50%): £305K – £435K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Drybridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £488,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drybridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£405,000£324
Semi-Detached6£267,500£298

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drybridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drybridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,500£169,500—
2017£294,000£177,500£177,000
2018£331,250£191,500£213,000
2019£329,500£216,000£185,000
2020£342,000£220,000£212,500
2021£365,000£222,500£205,000
2022£395,000£250,000£274,750
2023£465,000£355,000£245,000
2024£430,000£320,000£223,500
2025£391,500£247,500£227,250
2026£425,000£248,250—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drybridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drybridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£203—
2017£227£241£213
2018£261£255£200
2019£252£219£249
2020£238£270£201
2021£278£273£261
2022£330£319£331
2023£303£319£291
2024£327£271£325
2025£316£264£347
2026£325£354—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drybridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Drybridge ward.

Local councillors

Catrin Maby

Drybridge - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Drybridge

Is Drybridge safe?

Drybridge records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Drybridge?

The median sale price in Drybridge is £385,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Drybridge?

Drybridge scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Drybridge sits around rank 1,212 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 Drybridge?

The average household income in Drybridge is around £44,163 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Drybridge?

Drybridge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Catrin Maby (Labour Party).