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About

Town ward sits within the historic market town of Monmouth, positioned on the eastern bank of the River Monnow where it meets the River Wye. The area encompasses the town's commercial heart and a network of streets radiating from its central crossroads. This layout reflects its long-standing role as a focal point for local trade and community activity in this part of the county.

The ward's character is significantly shaped by Monnow Bridge, a 13th-century fortified gateway that stands as the only remaining bridge of its kind in Britain with the gate tower still standing upon it. The surrounding streets contain a mix of independent shops and traditional architecture, leading up towards the prominent spire of St Mary's Church. The area functions as the everyday administrative and retail centre for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Town has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town is £44,163 per year. Town is home to around 2,014 people, with a population density of about 1,601.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
2,014
Population density
1,601 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.54(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.18(+255%)
Shoplifting
39.72(+518%)
Public order
29.79(+262%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.39(+123%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,820
90.37%
Other White
63
3.13%
Chinese
22
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.99%
Irish
18
0.89%
Total population: 2,014

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
566
32.45%
No qualifications
373
21.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
264
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
220
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
171
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 1,744

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
389
36.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
252
23.75%
Other social rented
191
18%
Owns with a mortgage
132
12.44%
Other forms of private rent
49
4.62%
Total households: 1,061

Property prices in Town

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£363,000£3,156
Flats16£165,000£2,885
Semi-Detached2£269,000£3,264
Terraced10£297,500£3,005

10 years median price trend in Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

All postcodes in Town

NP255DU

Town

NP255BL

Town

NP253XP

Almshouse Street

NP255EY

Cinderhill Street

NP259BF

Priory Street

NP255SA

St Thomas Road

NP253DH

Chippenhamgate Street

NP253PL

New Dixton Road

NP253PX

Dixton Road

NP253DG

Glendower Street

NP253AF

Town

NP253DX

Castle Hill

NP253UA

Agincourt Square

NP255BP

Kings Fee

NP253EN

Monnow Street

NP253YR

Priory Street

NP253DT

St James Square

NP253EL

Monnow Keep

NP255BG

Clawdd Du

NP255AB

Drybridge Street

NP253EW

Monnow Street

NP255FP

Leasbrook Lane

NP253EE

Monnow Street

NP253EF

Monnow Street

NP255FF

Elm Drive

NP255AS

Drybridge Park

NP255ES

St Thomas Square

NP253NZ

Monk Street

NP253DL

St James Street

NP253SQ

Old Dixton Road

NP255ZG

Priory Street

NP255AA

Drybridge Street

NP259DG

Town

NP253PS

Monnow Keep

NP255FJ

Ash Lane

NP253BU

Church Street

NP255AE

Glenroyd Terrace

NP253DE

Almshouse Street

NP253BR

Priory Street

NP253SG

Old Dixton Road

NP253NX

Monk Street

NP253EQ

Monnow Street

NP255FH

Craig Y Dorth View

NP255FA

Bowen Gardens

NP255AJ

Somerset Road

NP255FD

Tower View

NP253PA

The Parade

NP253ER

Blestium Street

NP253AE

Cwrt William Jones

NP253BQ

Agincourt Square

NP253EJ

Blestium Street

NP253PT

The Oldway Centre

NP253DZ

Agincourt Street

NP253EB

Russell Place

NP253YT

Dixton Road

NP255BQ

Kings Fee

NP255AD

Drybridge Street

NP255EZ

Cinderhill Street

NP253BS

Monmouth Castle

NP253XJ

Monnow Street

NP253BY

Whitecross Street

NP255EX

Cinderhill Street

NP255HA

Goldwire Lane

NP253DD

St Mary Street

NP253BW

St James Mews

NP253EH

Nailors Lane

NP253LR

Monk Street

NP253BZ

Whitecross Street

NP253BT

Agincourt Square

NP255AL

Cappers Place

NP253DF

Worcester Street

NP255DE

Cherry Walk

NP253DS

Granville Street

NP253NY

Priory Street

NP253BX

Church Street

NP254XJ

Priory Street

NP253UZ

Chippenham Court

NP255AP

Beech Close

NP255AQ

Goldwire Lane

NP253ED

Howells Place

NP255FN

Bowen Gardens

NP255BN

Waldbronn Close

NP253DA

Powells Court

NP255FE

Gibraltar Drive

NP253XE

Town

NP253PR

New Dixton Road

NP255DF

Williams Field Lane

NP255SB

St Thomas Road

NP253XA

Priory Street

NP253DY

Agincourt Square

NP253DR

Granville Street

NP253TY

Priory Street

NP255AG

Goldwire Lane

NP253LW

Monk Street

NP253DN

St James Square

NP255AF

Drybridge Terrace

NP253UY

Glendower Street

NP253PP

New Dixton Road

NP253DP

Old Dixton Road

NP253SH

Old Dixton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.