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About

Presteigne ward encompasses the small border town of Presteigne itself along with its surrounding rural parishes. The area is defined by the River Lugg, which flows through the town and its water meadows. Settlement is a mix of the historic town centre and scattered farms within the wider agricultural landscape.

The town's layout is centered on its historic Broad Street, with many buildings constructed from local limestone and sandstone. Offa's Dyke Path passes close by, following the ancient earthwork along the modern Welsh-English border. The economy has traditionally been connected to agriculture and local services for the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Presteigne has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Presteigne is £40,873 per year. The median sale price in Presteigne is £241,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,500 and £282,500. Presteigne is home to around 1,929 people, with a population density of about 196.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Presteigne Population
1,929
Population density
196.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.77(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.92(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.4(-12%)
Burglary
8.29(+254%)
Public order
7.78(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,835
95.08%
Other White
47
2.44%
Irish
10
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
0.41%
Other
8
0.41%
Total population: 1,930

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
549
33.23%
No qualifications
319
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
275
16.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
272
16.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
119
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 1,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
436
47.19%
Owns with a mortgage
163
17.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
138
14.94%
Social rents from council
94
10.17%
Other social rented
58
6.28%
Total households: 924

Property prices in Presteigne

Median price: £241,000
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 18
Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £283K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Presteigne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Presteigne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£270,000£280
Terraced4£270,000£225
Semi-Detached5£228,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Presteigne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Presteigne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£162,475£154,000
2017£198,500£162,500£154,000
2018£225,000£195,000£162,500
2019£235,000£180,500£167,250
2020£235,000£170,000£135,250
2021£252,000£175,000£184,000
2022£277,000£215,000£175,000
2023£310,000£249,000£177,500
2024£320,000£220,000£192,500
2025£325,000£240,000£159,500
2026£277,500£240,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Presteigne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Presteigne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£155£176
2017£208£180£153
2018£208£175£197
2019£209£200£200
2020£239£185£156
2021£264£209£225
2022£302£210£222
2023£262£261£242
2024£289£231£223
2025£284£247£236
2026£308£253£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Presteigne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Presteigne ward.

Local councillors

Beverley Jane Baynham

Presteigne - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Presteigne

Is Presteigne safe?

Presteigne records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Presteigne?

The median sale price in Presteigne is £241,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Presteigne?

Presteigne scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Presteigne sits around rank 1,413 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 Presteigne?

The average household income in Presteigne is around £40,873 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Presteigne?

Presteigne is represented by 1 elected councillor: Beverley Jane Baynham (Independent).