Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire spans about 844 km² (326 sq mi) in Wales.

Land area844 km² (326 sq mi)
Postcode districts8
Places214
Largest townPontypool

Outline from Office for National Statistics and Ordnance Survey data, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Monmouthshire at a Glance

91,434Population89th biggest
£357,089Avg house price18th priciest
£51,081Avg income27th highest
108/km²Density77th densest
844 km²Land area

House Prices in Monmouthshire

The average sold price in Monmouthshire is £357,089 across 3,106 recorded sales, making it the 18th most expensive of 69 counties.

£434,716Detached5,587 sold
£268,108Semi-detached3,383 sold
£240,631Terraced2,686 sold
£183,617Flat890 sold

Most expensive districts

NP15£409,022
NP25£372,616
NP16£371,354
NP7£352,454
NP26£324,530

Most affordable districts

NP26£324,530
NP7£352,454
NP16£371,354
NP25£372,616
NP15£409,022

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Figures are averages of recorded sales.

People & Demographics

Age structure

Children (0-15)
16%
Working age
58%
Aged 65+
26%

Housing tenure

Owned
72%
Private rented
14%
Social rented
14%
£51,081Average income
40,049Households
108/km²Population density

Source: ONS Census 2021 and model-based income estimates.

Schools in Monmouthshire 4

Source: Department for Education and Ofsted.

Amenities & Getting Around

14GP practices
2Train stations
14EV charge points

Source: NHS, National Rail and Open Charge Map.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are houses in Monmouthshire?

The average sold price in Monmouthshire is around £357,089. A detached home averages £434,716, a terraced home £240,631 and a flat £183,617.

What is the population of Monmouthshire?

Monmouthshire has a population of about 91,434 people, at a density of 108 per square kilometre.

What is the average income in Monmouthshire?

The average household income in Monmouthshire is around £51,081 a year.

How many schools are there in Monmouthshire?

There are 4 schools in Monmouthshire.

Largest Towns in Monmouthshire 8

Pontypool
45.2K
Ebbw Vale
32.3K
Abergavenny, Crickhowell
28.6K
Caldicot
23.3K
Chepstow
22.9K
Newport
16.3K
Monmouth
15K
Usk
7.7K

Location

Elevation & Terrain

Lowest point Causeway , 16 ft (5 m)
Highest point Llanelly Hill , 1,355 ft (413 m)
Average across towns 354 ft (108 m)
Elevation range 1,339 ft (408 m)

Monmouthshire stretches from 16 ft at Causeway up to 1,355 ft at Llanelly Hill, a span of 1,339 ft across 214 towns and villages. This reflects dramatic upland terrain, with a substantial climb from the lowest to the highest places.

Deprivation Index (IMD)

Average deprivation scores across 3 postcode areas in Monmouthshire. Higher deciles (closer to 10) indicate less deprivation.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
2/10
Environment
2/10
32,428 Children (0-15) 17%
113,838 Working Age 59%
45,068 Older (65+) 24%

Main Towns in Monmouthshire 17

Monmouthshire has 214 towns, villages and localities in total. The main towns are shown below. You can also browse the full A to Z of every place in Monmouthshire.

Browse all 214 places in Monmouthshire →

Postcode Areas in Monmouthshire 1

Monmouthshire is served by 1 postcode area. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.

Neighbouring Counties 6