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About

Overmonnow is located on the western side of the River Monnow, directly opposite Monmouth's historic town centre. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic across the Monnow Bridge into the town, making it a key gateway. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and shops that serve its community.

A notable landmark is the fortified Monnow Gate, the only remaining medieval bridge gate in Britain with its gatehouse still standing on the bridge. The area also contains the large Chippenham Fields, open green space used for recreation alongside the river. The presence of light industrial units near the A40 contrasts with the quieter residential streets further in, reflecting the ward's varied character.

Area overview

On average Overmonnow has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 26.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Overmonnow is £44,505 per year. The median sale price in Overmonnow is £297,500 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,250 and £348,750. Overmonnow is home to around 2,262 people, with a population density of about 729.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Overmonnow Population
2,262
Population density
729.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.79(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.29(+117%)
Public order
18.57(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.84(+20%)
Other theft
4.42(-3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,114
93.54%
Other White
70
3.1%
Other
15
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.4%
Total population: 2,260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
586
33.49%
Level 3 (A level)
310
17.71%
No qualifications
291
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
255
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
190
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 1,750

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
289
29.1%
Owns outright
286
28.8%
Other social rented
218
21.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
127
12.79%
Social rents from council
57
5.74%
Total households: 993

Property prices in Overmonnow

Median price: £297,500
Price per sq ft: £300
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £349K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Overmonnow area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overmonnow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£370,000£304
Semi-Detached14£236,500£282
Terraced3£232,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Overmonnow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overmonnow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£409,000£165,000£145,000
2017£333,998£212,500£194,000
2018£320,000£207,000£197,500
2019£330,000£216,750£126,500
2020£320,500£223,500£166,000
2021£350,000£235,000£205,000
2022£383,250£261,000£215,000
2023£387,000£247,500£242,500
2024£386,500£255,000£244,000
2025£372,500£257,000£225,000
2026£357,500£233,000£232,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overmonnow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overmonnow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£189£205
2017£241£207£235
2018£238£245£205
2019£241£233£167
2020£247£240£179
2021£258£276£247
2022£288£317£305
2023£281£289£299
2024£278£294£298
2025£301£295£286
2026£318£282£342
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overmonnow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Overmonnow ward.

Local councillors

Steven Garratt

Overmonnow - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Overmonnow

Is Overmonnow safe?

Overmonnow records about 81 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 Overmonnow?

The median sale price in Overmonnow is £297,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Overmonnow?

Overmonnow scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Overmonnow sits around rank 799 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 Overmonnow?

The average household income in Overmonnow is around £44,505 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Overmonnow?

Overmonnow is represented by 1 elected councillor: Steven Garratt (Labour Party).