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About

Mount Pleasant is a rural ward located in the southern part of Monmouthshire, Wales. It encompasses the village of Llanvair Discoed and surrounding farmland near the River Neddern. The area is characterised by rolling countryside and scattered settlements, with agriculture forming a central part of the local landscape and economy. The ward's boundaries include parts of the wooded valleys that typify this region of Wales.

A notable historical feature is the site of a medieval motte and bailey castle near Llanvair Discoed, reflecting the area's long settlement. The community is served by a local village hall and the parish church of St. Mary. The ward maintains a quiet, residential character, with views extending towards the nearby Wentwood Forest, one of the largest ancient woodlands in Wales.

Area overview

On average Mount Pleasant has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mount Pleasant is £58,760 per year. The median sale price in Mount Pleasant is £385,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £520,000. Mount Pleasant is home to around 1,795 people, with a population density of about 2,346.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mount Pleasant Population
1,795
Population density
2,346.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.06(-41%)
Other theft
7.8(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-49%)
Public order
5.57(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,697
94.54%
Other White
45
2.51%
Other Asian
12
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.39%
Total population: 1,795

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
728
49.76%
Level 3 (A level)
248
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
189
12.92%
No qualifications
128
8.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
85
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 1,463

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
323
43.89%
Owns with a mortgage
278
37.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
9.78%
Other social rented
46
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
7
0.95%
Total households: 736

Property prices in Mount Pleasant

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 41
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £520K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Mount Pleasant area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,500 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mount Pleasant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£502,500£376
Terraced9£316,000£280
Semi-Detached4£312,500£363
Flats3£205,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mount Pleasant

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,000£275,000£216,000
2017£355,500£236,500£229,950
2018£406,225£265,000£259,950
2019£425,000£282,750£277,500
2020£427,000£269,250
2021£414,250£256,500£268,000
2022£457,500£320,000£301,300
2023£550,000£315,000£286,000
2024£520,000£290,000
2025£495,000£289,975£302,500
2026£506,250£335,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£253£282
2017£242£259£204
2018£319£271£222
2019£284£258£231
2020£291£272
2021£316£285£265
2022£337£300£232
2023£311£323£306
2024£343£333
2025£370£293£308
2026£382£389£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mount Pleasant in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mount Pleasant ward.

Local councillors

Paul Robert Pavia

Mount Pleasant - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant

Is Mount Pleasant safe?

Mount Pleasant records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mount Pleasant?

The median sale price in Mount Pleasant is £385,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mount Pleasant sits around rank 1,835 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 Mount Pleasant?

The average household income in Mount Pleasant is around £58,760 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Robert Pavia (Conservative and Unionist Party).