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About

Magor West ward is located in the southeast of Monmouthshire, bordering the Caldicot Levels to the south. The area consists primarily of the large village of Magor and its immediate surrounding farmland. The settlement pattern is linear, following the historic main road, with residential developments extending towards the M4 motorway corridor.

The landscape is characterised by flat, reclaimed marshland, with a network of drainage ditches known as reens crisscrossing the fields. The Church of St. Mary, with its distinctive medieval tower, stands at the village centre. The ward's economy is closely linked to the nearby Magor rail freight interchange and the motorway network, which provides significant employment and defines its eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Magor West has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Magor West is £61,168 per year. The median sale price in Magor West is £352,500 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,375 and £400,000. Magor West is home to around 1,817 people, with a population density of about 335.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Magor West Population
1,817
Population density
335.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.87(-24%)
Other theft
21.46(+369%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.31(+10%)
Public order
7.71(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(-10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,741
95.71%
Other White
19
1.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.66%
Indian
8
0.44%
Chinese
5
0.27%
Total population: 1,819

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
634
41.57%
Level 3 (A level)
226
14.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
225
14.75%
No qualifications
216
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
126
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 1,525

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
317
39.58%
Owns with a mortgage
275
34.33%
Other social rented
91
11.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
78
9.74%
Social rents from council
23
2.87%
Total households: 801

Property prices in Magor West

Median price: £352,500
Price per sq ft: £333
Sales (last 12 months): 26
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £400K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £333 per square foot) in Magor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Magor West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£400,000£350
Semi-Detached7£320,000£330
Terraced5£255,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Magor West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Magor West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,000£193,000£214,000
2017£310,000£210,000£149,950
2018£335,000£218,750£162,500
2019£335,000£222,000£218,500
2020£341,500£250,000£232,000
2021£375,000£260,000£219,500
2022£385,000£325,000£275,000
2023£418,000£311,250£232,500
2024£477,500£320,000£268,000
2025£391,500£313,000£277,950
2026£400,000£315,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Magor West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Magor West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£191£182
2017£234£245£253
2018£246£254£263
2019£268£269£282
2020£287£258£260
2021£293£302£281
2022£318£285£235
2023£305£305£316
2024£317£312£228
2025£332£357£248
2026£375£319£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Magor West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Magor West in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Magor West ward.

Local councillors

Frances Taylor

Magor West - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Magor West

Is Magor West safe?

Magor West records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Magor West?

The median sale price in Magor West is £352,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Magor West?

Magor West scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Magor West sits around rank 1,591 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 Magor West?

The average household income in Magor West is around £61,168 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Magor West?

Magor West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Frances Taylor (Independent).