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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 low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
64
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
32.07(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(0%)
Public order
7.31(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-56%)
Other crime
5.68(+170%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,401
97.56%
Other White
30
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.24%
Irish
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

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £319K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £265 per square foot) in Forden and Montgomery area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forden and Montgomery over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£323,750£295
Terraced8£207,500£262
Semi-Detached8£173,500£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forden and Montgomery

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forden and Montgomery.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£120,750£161,500
2017£224,000£140,000£128,500
2018£233,750£149,750£130,000
2019£228,000£155,000£140,000
2020£239,950£160,000£130,000
2021£355,000£207,250£260,000
2022£318,000£210,000£163,750
2023£285,000£195,000£165,000
2024£331,250£180,000£185,000
2025£323,750£210,750£215,000
2026£269,500£155,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forden and Montgomery.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forden and Montgomery.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£160£159
2017£152£169£173
2018£216£169£190
2019£214£187£178
2020£210£195£189
2021£278£210£158
2022£264£230£267
2023£285£248£218
2024£261£219£227
2025£275£241£256
2026£272£169£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forden and Montgomery.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Forden and Montgomery

Is Forden and Montgomery safe?

Forden and Montgomery records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Forden and Montgomery?

The median sale price in Forden and Montgomery is £242,500 (about £265 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Forden and Montgomery?

Forden and Montgomery scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Forden and Montgomery sits around rank 1,554 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 Forden and Montgomery?

The average household income in Forden and Montgomery is around £45,214 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Forden and Montgomery?

Forden and Montgomery is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jeremy Brignell-Thorp (Green Party).

All postcodes in Forden and Montgomery

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Caerhowel Meadows

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Harrison Drive

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Stone House Court

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SY218NB

Hem Bank Cottage

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Lions Bank

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Chirbury Road

SY156PY

Princes Street

SY156QE

Plough Bank

SY156RA

Arthur Street

SY156PP

Burdett Row

SY156QS

Castle View

SY156JE

Severn Close

SY156ES

Rhodfar Castell

SY156EX

Pool Road

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Hendomen Drive

SY156UL

Chirbury Road

SY156QZ

Chapel Place

SY156UP

Mortimer Road

SY218TT

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Tavern Park

SY218TR

Tyn Y Maes

SY218LH

Heritage Green

SY156PA

Market Square

SY156PN

Broad Street

SY156RJ

Lymore View

SY218RY

Halmar Drive

SY218LQ

Heatherwood

SY218NA

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SY218NQ

St Michaels Crescent

SY156TY

Coed Lane

SY156PR

Tan Y Mur

SY156QL

Princes Street

SY156PZ

Princes Street

SY156HL

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Rose Cottages

SY156HJ

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Rowes Terrace

SY156QJ

Plas Offa Cottages

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Withy Close

SY156FG

Rowan Court

SY156SH

Verlon Close

SY156UR

Ernley Drive

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Camlad Drive

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School Lane

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Caerhowell Hall

SY156QT

Pool Road

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Church Farm Close

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Hen Domen

SY156QB

School Bank

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Tan Y Mur

SY218LU

Leighton Road

SY156PF

Well Street

SY156PW

Castle Street

SY156QP

Chirbury Road

SY156JA

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SY218LR

Springfields

SY156QH

Chirbury Road

SY218NP

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SY156HZ

Pen Y Bryn Cottage

SY156PU

Church Bank

SY156QR

Old Gaol Road

SY156PX

Church Bank

SY218NL

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Chirbury Road

SY156QG

Cross Houses

SY156QY

Pool Road

SY156HH

Cwminkin

SY218JJ

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SY156EU

Pool Road

SY156RL

Chirbury Gate

SY218PT

Withy Court

SY156HG

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SY156PE

Kerry Road

SY156HF

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SY218NT

Maes Y Felin

SY156UN

Manor House Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.