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Pilning & Severn Beach

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About

Pilning & Severn Beach ward lies on the low-lying land along the eastern bank of the River Severn. The area is dominated by the extensive infrastructure of the Severnside industrial complex, including large warehouses and distribution centres. The landscape is largely flat and open, shaped by the tidal river and its historic floodplains. The M49 motorway and main railway line to South Wales create significant transport corridors through the ward.

The village of Severn Beach itself is a linear settlement facing the wide estuary, known for its long, exposed promenade. The area is directly affected by the tidal range of the Severn, one of the highest in the world. Remnants of the old Pilning railway station and the presence of the massive Severn Bridge crossing anchor the ward to its functional role within the region. Residential areas are concentrated in the villages, with large tracts given to industry and open, marshy ground.

Area overview

On average Pilning & Severn Beach has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pilning & Severn Beach is £59,188 per year. There are 2 schools in Pilning & Severn Beach: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pilning & Severn Beach is home to around 4,847 people, with a population density of about 176.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pilning & Severn Beach Population
4,847
Population density
176.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
159.27(+2310%)
Violence and sexual offences
72.42(+117%)
Other theft
33.63(+497%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.44(+84%)
Public order
21.46(+228%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,426
91.28%
Other White
213
4.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.54%
Irish
24
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.43%
Total population: 4,849

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
27.29%
No qualifications
751
18.53%
Level 3 (A level)
724
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
625
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
437
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
903
44.48%
Owns with a mortgage
733
36.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
11.87%
Other social rented
88
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.92%
Total households: 2,030

Property prices in Pilning & Severn Beach

Median price£294,000
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £355K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £294,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Pilning & Severn Beach area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pilning & Severn Beach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£417,500£353
Semi-Detached16£335,000£345
Terraced15£255,000£333
Flats3£165,000£334

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pilning & Severn Beach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilning & Severn Beach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£151,000£215,000£220,000
2017£392,500£140,000£230,000£189,950
2018£346,500£157,000£243,000£215,000
2019£340,000£152,000£250,000£213,000
2020£375,000£159,000£250,000£202,500
2021£405,000£152,500£240,500£235,125
2022£534,500£140,000£340,000£275,000
2023£420,000£185,000£293,500£269,975
2024£435,000£194,000£310,000£285,000
2025£400,000£165,000£290,000£286,250
2026£550,000£180,000£368,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilning & Severn Beach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilning & Severn Beach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£221£256£284
2017£277£240£252£268
2018£286£275£254£300
2019£271£230£284£296
2020£323£269£252£278
2021£311£260£297£332
2022£374£302£358£366
2023£392£318£309£331
2024£390£333£355£332
2025£355£309£321£327
2026£496£334£343£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilning & Severn Beach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pilning & Severn Beach in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.