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About

Portskewett ward lies on the southwestern edge of Monmouthshire, bordering the Severn Estuary. The area encompasses the village of Portskewett itself along with the larger settlement of Caldicot. The landscape is largely flat and low-lying, characterised by reclaimed levels and farmland, with the estuary's mudflats forming a significant part of its western boundary. The M4 motorway runs through the ward, providing a major transport link.

The ward's history is tied to the Severn, with the remains of a medieval pier visible at Black Rock. Caldicot Castle, with its extensive Norman keep and grounds, stands as a central historic feature. Modern development is focused around residential areas and the large, modern steelworks near the estuary, which is a major local employer. The Wales Coast Path follows the shoreline here, offering views across the water to Avonmouth.

Area overview

On average Portskewett has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portskewett is £56,665 per year. The median sale price in Portskewett is £312,500 (around £298 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,000 and £370,000. Portskewett is home to around 2,485 people, with a population density of about 378.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portskewett Population
2,485
Population density
378.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.47(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.23(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(+26%)
Other theft
2.82(-38%)
Public order
2.01(-76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,355
94.84%
Other White
51
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
0.4%
Total population: 2,483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
720
34.29%
Level 3 (A level)
386
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
307
14.62%
No qualifications
291
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
193
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 2,100

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
451
41.53%
Owns with a mortgage
439
40.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
7.37%
Other social rented
62
5.71%
Social rents from council
32
2.95%
Total households: 1,086

Property prices in Portskewett

Median price: £312,500
Price per sq ft: £298
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £285K – £370K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £298 per square foot) in Portskewett area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portskewett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£380,000£306
Semi-Detached9£305,000£299
Terraced12£263,250£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Portskewett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portskewett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£192,000£180,250
2017£270,000£206,475£182,000
2018£330,100£239,495£214,950
2019£341,995£241,995£222,500
2020£342,873£235,998£210,495
2021£357,473£260,000£232,500
2022£410,995£297,995£270,000
2023£430,998£274,995£266,498
2024£365,000£284,000£247,250
2025£377,500£297,498£263,250
2026£380,000£305,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portskewett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portskewett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£214£123
2017£220£232£191
2018£252£248£209
2019£258£257£251
2020£266£269£252
2021£273£273£226
2022£305£324£299
2023£324£317£259
2024£288£327£312
2025£295£327£258
2026£354£303£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portskewett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Portskewett ward.

Local councillors

Lisa Dymock

Portskewett - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Portskewett

Is Portskewett safe?

Portskewett records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Portskewett?

The median sale price in Portskewett is £312,500 (about £298 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Portskewett?

Portskewett scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Portskewett sits around rank 1,560 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 Portskewett?

The average household income in Portskewett is around £56,665 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Portskewett?

Portskewett is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lisa Dymock (Conservative and Unionist Party).