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Area guide · Monmouthshire

Living in Monmouth

A snapshot of life in Monmouth, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Monmouth is a village in Monmouthshire, Wales with a population of 10,330. The average house price is £385,385 and the overall crime rate is 100.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Monmouth ranks

Population

10,330

Avg House Price

£385,385

Crime Rate

100.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

290 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,373.3

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Monmouth's detached homes (£486,483) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£164,526).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Monmouth prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£311,165 → £385,385).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£486,483£451,750100
Semi-Detached£271,900£261,00050
Terraced£263,461£237,50038
Flat£164,526£155,00019

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Monmouth is 100.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Monmouth: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools0
Primary0
Secondary0
% Top two bandsN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Monmouth averages 290 Mbps — 190% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Monmouth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.2
% Rated C or Above59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,405

Demographics & Economy

Population10,330
Median Age48.2
Median Household Income£31,373.3
Employment Rate55.2%
Owner Occupied70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified33.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Monmouth?
The average house price in Monmouth is £385,385 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Monmouth?
The most affordable entry point in Monmouth is a flat, with an average price of £164,526.
Is Monmouth a safe place to live?
Monmouth has a recorded crime rate of 100.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
What broadband speeds are available in Monmouth?
Average broadband download speeds in Monmouth are around 290 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.3% of premises.
How big is Monmouth?
Monmouth is a settlement in Monmouthshire with a population of approximately 10,330.

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