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St Kingsmark

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About

St Kingsmark ward encompasses the western residential neighbourhoods of Chepstow, situated on the lower slopes above the River Wye. The area is characterised by quiet, leafy streets with a mix of post-war housing and more modern developments. It functions primarily as a residential suburb for the town, with local amenities including a primary school and community centre serving the immediate population.

The ward's elevated position offers views across the Severn Estuary from some points. A notable local landmark is the large, distinctive limestone outcrop known as the Wyndcliff, which rises sharply within its boundaries and is accessed by a network of wooded paths. This area provides a direct green corridor from the housing estates into the wider Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Area overview

On average St Kingsmark has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Kingsmark is £57,088 per year. The median sale price in St Kingsmark is £395,000 (around £357 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £334,375 and £467,500. St Kingsmark is home to around 1,968 people, with a population density of about 624.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Kingsmark Population
1,968
Population density
624.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.47(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.21(+240%)
Shoplifting
34.04(+429%)
Public order
18.8(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.26(+122%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,833
93.05%
Other White
57
2.89%
Irish
18
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.86%
Other Asian
6
0.3%
Total population: 1,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
798
48.75%
Level 3 (A level)
245
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
194
11.85%
No qualifications
181
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
116
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 1,637

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
392
48.22%
Owns with a mortgage
325
39.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
8.49%
Other social rented
16
1.97%
Other forms of private rent
7
0.86%
Total households: 813

Property prices in St Kingsmark

Median price: £395,000
Price per sq ft: £357
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £334K – £468K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £357 per square foot) in St Kingsmark area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Kingsmark over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£439,750£369
Semi-Detached6£333,750£350
Flats2£223,750£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Kingsmark

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Kingsmark.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£324,275—£239,950
2017£323,500£150,000£239,950
2018£315,009£188,000£270,000
2019£325,000£185,000£254,975
2020£345,000£197,250£277,000
2021£345,000£247,750£289,000
2022£378,000£262,475£325,000
2023£408,000—£300,000
2024£398,500£178,500£326,000
2025£462,500£187,000£337,000
2026£439,500—£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Kingsmark.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Kingsmark.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£248—£235
2017£271£228£281
2018£293£225£311
2019£293£344£339
2020£303£295£326
2021£327£223£331
2022£359£210£367
2023£365—£378
2024£371£275£368
2025£358£252£361
2026£376—£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Kingsmark.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Kingsmark in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for St Kingsmark ward.

Local councillors

Christopher Edwards

St Kingsmark - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about St Kingsmark

Is St Kingsmark safe?

St Kingsmark records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Kingsmark?

The median sale price in St Kingsmark is £395,000 (about £357 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Kingsmark?

St Kingsmark scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Kingsmark sits around rank 1,740 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 St Kingsmark?

The average household income in St Kingsmark is around £57,088 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Kingsmark?

St Kingsmark is represented by 1 elected councillor: Christopher Edwards (Conservative and Unionist Party).