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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. Overmonnow is home to around 2,262 people, with a population density of about 729.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
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
62.78(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.69(+153%)
Public order
26.08(+192%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.7(+70%)
Other theft
7.52(+49%)
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

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 in Overmonnow area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £493,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overmonnow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£351,500
Semi-Detached17£255,000
Terraced5£225,000

10 years median price trend in Overmonnow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overmonnow.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.