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About

Wyesham is a residential ward located directly across the River Wye from the town of Monmouth. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates and suburban streets, with a mix of older and more modern homes. It sits on rising ground, offering views towards the town centre and the surrounding wooded hills of the Wye Valley.

The community is served by local shops and a primary school. A notable feature is the old railway line, now a popular walking and cycling path, which runs through the area towards the former Wyesham Halt station. This green corridor provides a direct link to the wider countryside and the riverbank paths below.

Area overview

On average Wyesham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wyesham is £44,163 per year. Wyesham is home to around 2,125 people, with a population density of about 201.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wyesham Population
2,125
Population density
201.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.47(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-57%)
Public order
5.65(-31%)
Other theft
3.76(-18%)
Other crime
1.41(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,033
95.76%
Other White
47
2.21%
Other Asian
8
0.38%
Irish
8
0.38%
Other
7
0.33%
Total population: 2,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
576
32.32%
No qualifications
380
21.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
280
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
243
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
152
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 1,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
431
43.14%
Owns with a mortgage
240
24.02%
Other social rented
162
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
102
10.21%
Social rents from council
39
3.9%
Total households: 999

Property prices in Wyesham

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £275K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Wyesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyesham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£325,000£338
Semi-Detached13£240,000£294
Flats1£195,000£191
Terraced2£167,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wyesham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyesham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,000£142,750£132,250
2017£215,000£182,500£142,500
2018£271,250£175,000£160,000
2019£285,000£178,500£161,000
2020£290,000£205,000£196,000
2021£271,250£190,000£143,000
2022£472,500£220,000£237,500
2023£372,500£259,000£252,500
2024£317,475£243,500£230,000
2025£314,000£262,500£185,000
2026£325,000£238,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyesham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyesham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£184£230
2017£239£213£207
2018£267£227£180
2019£254£231£208
2020£278£192£271
2021£312£268£211
2022£421£267£300
2023£339£273£281
2024£372£287£282
2025£328£330£235
2026£333£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyesham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Wyesham ward.

Local councillors

Emma Bryn

Wyesham - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Wyesham

Is Wyesham safe?

Wyesham records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wyesham?

The median sale price in Wyesham is £250,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Wyesham?

Wyesham scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wyesham sits around rank 986 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 Wyesham?

The average household income in Wyesham is around £44,163 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wyesham?

Wyesham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Emma Bryn (Independent).