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Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk

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About

The area around Sennybridge and Talybont-on-Usk lies within the Usk Valley, bordered by the western slopes of the Brecon Beacons. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland, forested hillsides, and the course of the River Usk. Sennybridge is a functional village with a notable military presence due to the nearby training area. The architecture is largely traditional, with stone buildings reflecting its history as a stopping point on an old drovers' route.

Talybont-on-Usk sits at the junction of several valleys and is a focal point for the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The village is known for its historic canal wharf and the remains of a tramroad that once transported limestone from local quarries. This network of waterways and old industrial paths now forms part of an extensive system for walking and cycling through the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk is £46,347 per year. Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk is home to around 5,987 people, with a population density of about 8.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk Population
5,987
Population density
8.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.37(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-36%)
Other theft
4.51(-11%)
Burglary
4.01(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.51(-76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,788
96.68%
Other White
87
1.45%
Irish
32
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.23%
Total population: 5,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,026
39.65%
Level 3 (A level)
860
16.83%
No qualifications
778
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
687
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
365
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,110

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,439
55.05%
Owns with a mortgage
563
21.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
13.01%
Other forms of private rent
113
4.32%
Social rents from council
112
4.28%
Total households: 2,614

Property prices in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk 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 Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£380,000
Flats1£425,000
Semi-Detached13£282,500
Terraced5£182,500

10 years median price trend in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk.

Data Sources

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