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About

Grofield ward is located in the southeastern part of the town of Abergavenny. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It contains local amenities including shops and schools, serving the daily needs of its community. The ward is bordered by the River Usk to the west, with the surrounding landscape characterised by the nearby Blorenge and Sugar Loaf mountains.

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal runs through the ward, offering a route for walking and cycling along its towpath. Grofield is home to the Abergavenny Livestock Market, a longstanding centre for local agriculture and commerce. This market activity contributes to the area's functional character, connecting it to the wider rural economy of the region. The ward provides residential access to the facilities and employment opportunities of the larger town.

Area overview

On average Grofield has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grofield is £47,271 per year. The median sale price in Grofield is £234,750 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,140 and £291,250. Grofield is home to around 2,131 people, with a population density of about 1,549.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
242
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grofield Population
2,131
Population density
1,549.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.01(+192%)
Anti-social behaviour
89.63(+589%)
Public order
41.3(+402%)
Shoplifting
38.01(+491%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.91(+335%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,778
83.51%
Other White
106
4.98%
Other Asian
42
1.97%
Other
40
1.88%
Indian
37
1.74%
Total population: 2,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
730
39.54%
No qualifications
351
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
259
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
221
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
153
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 1,846

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
375
32.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
26.65%
Owns with a mortgage
198
17.19%
Other social rented
158
13.72%
Other forms of private rent
62
5.38%
Total households: 1,152

Property prices in Grofield

Median price: £234,750
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £199K – £291K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £234,750 (about £304 per square foot) in Grofield area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grofield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£335,000£316
Semi-Detached5£279,950£299
Terraced21£247,000£271
Flats13£207,500£329

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grofield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grofield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309,000£122,500£115,000£128,000
2017£360,000£215,600£201,000£150,000
2018£220,000£150,000£145,000£171,450
2019£244,000£187,500£221,225£167,500
2020£288,000£165,000£204,000£181,500
2021£310,000£243,700£235,000£182,000
2022£342,500£172,475£245,000£237,475
2023£440,000£189,250£240,500£255,000
2024£352,500£183,750£285,905£208,000
2025£326,500£184,040£208,875£230,000
2026£337,500£190,000£305,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grofield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grofield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£229£167£158
2017£271£338£220£191
2018£205£264£202£185
2019£203£271£244£214
2020£263£276£252£219
2021£309£373£254£240
2022£401£282£317£279
2023£305£330£252£244
2024£337£325£295£229
2025£319£297£309£261
2026£309£347£299£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grofield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Grofield ward.

Local councillors

Laura Elizabeth Wright

Grofield - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party