Back Road

Monmouthshire, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire, Wales

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £370,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 85% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 85% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and school access (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 85% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £370,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (40) and services (81) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

61
Liveability Score
Top 0% in MonmouthshireTop 4% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 13 transactions

How Life Works Here

Back Road is located in Monmouthshire, near Gilwern, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire. Crime levels are below the local average (34 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including pub (2), doctors (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is pharmacy (pharmacy, 52m). The nearest transport stop is 125m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £370,000, with exceptional growth of 85% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£370,000
Median Price
13
Transactions (2014–2025)
+85.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

pharmacy52m (0.7 min walk)
United Reform Church56m (0.7 min walk)
Gilwern Village Fish Bar59m (0.7 min walk)
The Towpath Inn105m (1.3 min walk)
The Beaufort110m (1.4 min walk)
Belmont Surgery173m (2.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Back Road, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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Transport Links

Corn Exchange bus_stop125m
Gilwern Post Office bus_stop135m
Navigation Hotel bus_stop141m
Old Corn Mill bus_stop158m
Nymphs Field bus_stop200m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

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