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About

Lansdown ward sits on the western edge of Chepstow town, primarily a residential area characterised by modern housing estates and quiet suburban streets. The layout is orderly, with homes built across the latter half of the 20th century, creating a settled community atmosphere. It is bordered by the A48 road to the north, which connects it to the wider motorway network, while the steep limestone cliffs of the Wye Valley define its southern boundary, separating it from the river below.

The area includes local amenities such as a primary school and a large supermarket, serving the daily needs of residents. A notable feature is the presence of the Chepstow Racecourse, a National Hunt venue situated on the ward's high ground, with its grandstand visible from parts of the area. From certain points, there are views across the Severn Estuary towards the Forest of Dean, framed by the greenery of surrounding fields and woodland.

Area overview

On average Lansdown has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 45.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lansdown is £40,543 per year. The median sale price in Lansdown is £260,000 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £460,000. Lansdown is home to around 2,308 people, with a population density of about 2,941.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lansdown Population
2,308
Population density
2,941.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.49(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.76(+37%)
Public order
11.27(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+30%)
Other theft
5.63(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,131
92.41%
Other White
52
2.25%
Other Asian
46
1.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.39%
Total population: 2,306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
509
28.4%
Level 4 qualifications or above
409
22.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
270
15.07%
Level 3 (A level)
241
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
218
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 1,792

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
324
32.17%
Owns outright
245
24.33%
Owns with a mortgage
185
18.37%
Social rents from council
161
15.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
70
6.95%
Total households: 1,007

Property prices in Lansdown

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £294
Sales (last 12 months): 13
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £460K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Lansdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lansdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£560,000£377
Detached3£485,000£308
Semi-Detached6£252,500£263
Terraced3£240,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lansdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lansdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£156,475£130,000
2017£499,000£150,000£140,000
2018£463,500£157,000£140,000
2019£360,000£177,500£213,000
2020£666,500£187,500£154,000
2021£315,000£230,000£195,000
2022£498,250£236,700£190,000
2023£535,000£215,000£212,000
2024£570,000£252,500£242,500
2025£482,500£250,000£240,000
2026£485,000£318,000£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lansdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lansdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£163£153
2017£289£157£156
2018£292£177£176
2019£283£220£241
2020£276£168£185
2021£353£243£197
2022£393£232£223
2023£346£256£261
2024£295£271£265
2025£303£247£295
2026£308£389£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lansdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Lansdown ward.

Local councillors

Martyn Groucutt

Lansdown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Lansdown

Is Lansdown safe?

Lansdown records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lansdown?

The median sale price in Lansdown is £260,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Lansdown?

Lansdown scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lansdown sits around rank 606 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 Lansdown?

The average household income in Lansdown is around £40,543 per year, and 46% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lansdown?

Lansdown is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martyn Groucutt (Labour Party).