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Gobion Fawr

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About

Gobion Fawr is a predominantly rural ward in central Monmouthshire, characterised by rolling farmland, scattered settlements, and wooded valleys. The area centres on the village of Llanover, with its historic church and estate grounds shaping the local landscape. The terrain is defined by the River Usk flowing to the south and the wooded slopes of the Sugar Loaf mountain rising to the north, creating a distinct valley environment.

The ward's economy has long been connected to agriculture and forestry. A notable local feature is the extensive Llanover Estate, which has influenced land use and conservation for generations. Smaller communities like Llanellen and Penpergwm are part of the ward, connected by country lanes. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal passes through the southern part, following the Usk's course.

Area overview

On average Gobion Fawr has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gobion Fawr is £52,491 per year. Gobion Fawr is home to around 1,865 people, with a population density of about 25.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gobion Fawr Population
1,865
Population density
25.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.66(-27%)
Other theft
8.58(+87%)
Public order
6.43(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.9(-55%)
Other crime
5.9(+181%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,790
95.98%
Other White
35
1.88%
Irish
11
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.43%
Other Asian
6
0.32%
Total population: 1,865

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
707
44.1%
No qualifications
240
14.97%
Level 3 (A level)
227
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
216
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
105
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 1,603

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
333
42.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
192
24.4%
Owns with a mortgage
165
20.97%
Other social rented
50
6.35%
Other forms of private rent
36
4.57%
Total households: 787

Property prices in Gobion Fawr

Based on 5 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Gobion Fawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £400,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gobion Fawr in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gobion Fawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£510,000£—
Semi-Detached1£420,000£3,206

10 years median price trend in Gobion Fawr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gobion Fawr.

All postcodes in Gobion Fawr

NP79UR

Gobion Fawr

NP151HR

Gobion Fawr

NP79BE

Cherry Tree Cottages

NP151JN

Gobion Fawr

NP79AE

Gobion Fawr

NP152BH

Abergavenny Road

NP79BB

Gobion Fawr

NP79UA

Gobion Fawr

NP79BH

New Houses

NP152LY

Gobion Fawr

NP79UH

Gobion Fawr

NP78SH

St Mableys Close

NP152AS

Gobion Fawr

NP152BB

Gobion Fawr

NP152LX

Gobion Fawr

NP79TF

Gobion Fawr

NP79AB

Leasbrook Lane

NP151JW

Gobion Fawr

NP79TL

Gobion Fawr

NP151JD

Kemeys Cottages

NP151HU

Abergavenny Road

NP152BW

Gobion Fawr

NP152DA

Gobion Fawr

NP152AZ

Gobion Fawr

NP78SE

Gobion Fawr

NP152AU

Bersondy

NP79ST

Gobion Fawr

NP79UN

Gobion Fawr

NP79UB

Gobion Fawr

NP79UT

Gobion Fawr

NP152AQ

Cae Capel

NP152BJ

Gobion Fawr

NP79SU

Gobion Fawr

NP79BA

Llansantffraed Court Mews

NP79UY

Gobion Fawr

NP152BE

Gobion Fawr

NP79AF

Pentwyn

NP152JP

Clytha Road

NP79SS

Monmouth Road

NP79TW

Gobion Fawr

NP78BW

Gobion Fawr

NP79TS

Follet Close

NP151JB

Clytha Road

NP79DS

Chain Bridge Road

NP78SD

Old Monmouth Road

NP151JL

New Cottages

NP151HT

Gobion Fawr

NP79AG

The Bungalows

NP152NB

Gobion Fawr

NP79TD

Gobion Fawr

NP78BP

Gobion Fawr

NP78BE

Gobion Fawr

NP78SN

St Mableys Close

NP79DF

Gobion Fawr

NP79TH

Church Lane

NP79UE

Gobion Fawr

NP152AX

Gobion Fawr

NP78SA

Old Monmouth Road

NP152JJ

Gobion Fawr

NP151JQ

Llancayo Cottages

NP151JZ

The Steppes

NP151JR

Gobion Fawr

NP79BN

Gobion Fawr

NP152DB

Gobion Fawr

NP152AP

Leasbrook Lane

NP79AP

River View

NP79AW

Gobion Fawr

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.