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Forden and Montgomery

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About

Forden and Montgomery ward is situated in the northeastern part of Powys, bordering England. The area is largely rural, characterised by rolling farmland and the meandering course of the River Severn. The historic market town of Montgomery, with its distinctive Georgian architecture and castle ruins, serves as a central point. The landscape includes the Long Mountain, a prominent ridge offering expansive views across the borderlands.

The ward encompasses several smaller villages and hamlets, including Forden itself, within a primarily agricultural setting. Offa's Dyke Path, the long-distance national trail, runs through this area, tracing the ancient earthwork along the historic border. Local community life often centres around traditional institutions like the town hall and local inns, reflecting the area's quiet, settled character.

Area overview

On average Forden and Montgomery has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forden and Montgomery is £45,214 per year. Forden and Montgomery is home to around 2,463 people, with a population density of about 62.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forden and Montgomery Population
2,463
Population density
62.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.86(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(-5%)
Public order
6.9(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-58%)
Other theft
5.28(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,401
97.56%
Other White
30
1.22%
Irish
6
0.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.2%
Total population: 2,461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
733
35.11%
Level 3 (A level)
366
17.53%
No qualifications
337
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
296
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
184
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 2,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
494
44.19%
Owns with a mortgage
275
24.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
17.08%
Social rents from council
89
7.96%
Other forms of private rent
43
3.85%
Total households: 1,118

Property prices in Forden and Montgomery

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Forden and Montgomery area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forden and Montgomery in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forden and Montgomery over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£326,250
Semi-Detached11£215,000
Terraced10£193,750

10 years median price trend in Forden and Montgomery

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forden and Montgomery.

All postcodes in Forden and Montgomery

SY156HG

Forden and Montgomery

SY156PH

Broad Street

SY218TP

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QS

Castle View

SY156EY

Forden and Montgomery

SY218LT

Stone House Court

SY218NU

Forden and Montgomery

SY156PW

Castle Street

SY218PT

Withy Court

SY156QG

Cross Houses

SY156UR

Ernley Drive

SY218LY

Forden and Montgomery

SY156HN

Forden and Montgomery

SY156HP

Forden and Montgomery

SY218LZ

Forden and Montgomery

SY156HA

Hen Domen

SY156QT

Pool Road

SY156UJ

New Road

SY156HZ

Pen Y Bryn Cottage

SY156RA

Arthur Street

SY218LS

Forden and Montgomery

SY218NA

Forden and Montgomery

SY218RX

Forden and Montgomery

SY156PG

Kerry Street

SY156PT

Lions Bank

SY218TT

Forden and Montgomery

SY218FA

Tavern Park

SY218TS

Forden and Montgomery

SY156HJ

Forden and Montgomery

SY156ES

Rhodfar Castell

SY156QA

School Lane

SY156RE

Corndon Drive

SY218NL

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QZ

Chapel Place

SY218LQ

Heatherwood

SY218NT

Maes Y Felin

SY218NZ

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QL

Princes Street

SY218LR

Springfields

SY156HQ

Forden and Montgomery

SY156PU

Church Bank

SY156QF

Pound

SY218RY

Halmar Drive

SY156EU

Pool Road

SY156QQ

Chirbury Road

SY218PA

Withy Close

SY156EX

Pool Road

SY156PN

Broad Street

SY156QU

Arthurs Gate

SY218TR

Tyn Y Maes

SY164ET

Forden and Montgomery

SY156HH

Cwminkin

SY218LG

Redwood Terrace

SY218RU

Forden and Montgomery

SY156FG

Rowan Court

SY156PS

Tan Y Mur

SY156RL

Chirbury Gate

SY156PA

Market Square

SY156QX

Rose Cottages

SY156PB

Castle Terrace

SY156PD

Kerry Road

SY156QB

School Bank

SY156UL

Chirbury Road

SY156UN

Manor House Close

SY218NG

Forden and Montgomery

SY156EZ

Hen Domen

SY156HB

Hen Domen

SY156PR

Tan Y Mur

SY156QE

Plough Bank

SY218LH

Heritage Green

SY218NF

St Michaels Crescent

SY218NP

Forden and Montgomery

SY156TY

Coed Lane

SY156JA

Forden and Montgomery

SY218LX

Forden and Montgomery

SY218RT

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QP

Chirbury Road

SY218NQ

St Michaels Crescent

SY156HE

Caerhowell Hall

SY156HF

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QH

Chirbury Road

SY218FG

Tavern Park

SY218ND

Forden and Montgomery

SY156PZ

Princes Street

SY218NH

Forden and Montgomery

SY156PY

Princes Street

SY156RD

Maldwyn Way

SY156SH

Verlon Close

SY218JZ

Forden and Montgomery

SY218LE

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QR

Old Gaol Road

SY156RJ

Lymore View

SY156HL

Forden and Montgomery

SY156QD

Rowes Terrace

SY218NN

Forden and Montgomery

SY156JF

Caerhowel Meadows

SY156UP

Mortimer Road

SY218NX

Forden and Montgomery

SY156HD

Hen Domen

SY156PP

Burdett Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.