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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 217 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
4/10
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
102.28(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.02(+368%)
Shoplifting
63.56(+816%)
Public order
41.71(+367%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.83(+195%)
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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £475,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£275,000
Flats12£152,000
Semi-Detached1£280,000
Terraced9£232,000

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

NP253BX

Church Street

NP253ED

Howells Place

NP253BR

Priory Street

NP253BZ

Whitecross Street

NP253EW

Monnow Street

NP253EX

Monnow Keep

NP255ER

Cinderhill Street

NP253DL

St James Street

NP255AF

Drybridge Terrace

NP255FG

Whitehill Close

Data Sources

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