Raglan
Raglan is a village in Gwent, Wales, with a population of around 1,183. It has 1 pharmacy, 2 restaurants and cafés, and 12 bus stops. There were around 5 recorded street crimes in June 2026, most commonly violence & sexual offences. This page gathers weather, crime, food hygiene, transport, flood risk, house prices, population, deprivation and your local MP for the Raglan area — all from official UK open data.
On deprivation, the Monmouthshire area is among the least deprived areas in Wales (WIMD 2019). The wider council area has around 92,957 residents at roughly 110 people per km².
- Council
- Monmouthshire
- County
- Gwent
- Constituency
- Monmouth
- Police force
- Gwent
Weather
8°CPatchy rain nearby
- Today: 10° / 5° · 45% rain
- Tomorrow: 8° / 4° · Overcast
Source: WeatherAPI
Daylight
Sunrise 07:11Sunset 16:38
9h 28m of daylight today
Next bank holiday: Christmas Day, Fri 25 Dec
Source: sunrise-sunset.org · gov.uk
Air quality
16US AQI · Good
Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)
Source: WAQI · Newport St Julians Comp School, United Kingdom
Crime
13 reported · August 2026▲ 550% YoY
- Violence & sexual offences7
- Public order3
- Criminal damage & arson1
- Other theft1
Neighbourhood team: Raglan · Gwent
Local policing priorities
- Rural crime
- Anti-social behaviour
Source: data.police.uk (within ~1 mile)
Road safety
113 reported road collisions (2025)
32 killed or seriously injured · 145 casualties · 12.2 collisions per 10,000 residents
Source: DfT reported road collisions (STATS19)
Food hygiene
20 food businesses within 2 miles
- 17 rated 4–5 ★ (15 top)
- 1 rated 0–2 (poor)
Source: Food Standards Agency
Buses & trains
- 12 bus stops within ~½ mile
Live trains from Abergavenny (12.3 km):
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Source: OpenStreetMap, National Rail
House prices
£328,937 average▲ 0.9% YoY
Across Monmouthshire · to 2026-08
Source: UK House Price Index (HM Land Registry)
Private rents
£994 average monthly rent▲ 2.3% YoY
- 1 bed £729
- 2 bed £920
- 3 bed £1,065
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents · to 2026-08
Affordability
8.0× house price to earnings
A typical home costs 8.0 times median annual pay (8.2× for cheaper homes vs lower pay).
Source: ONS house price to workplace earnings ratio · 2025
Fuel prices
- Cheapest petrol: 182.9p · Asda (2.8 km)
- Cheapest diesel: 201.9p · Asda (2.8 km)
2 stations within ~8 miles
Source: CMA fuel price scheme
Sport & leisure
- Swimming pools1
- Sports pitches3
- Golf courses1
- Playgrounds3
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local news
- First Monmouthshire Food Summit brings local food community together· 3 Nov 2026
- Thinking of becoming a County Councillor?· 3 Nov 2026
- Share your experiences to help improve road safety· 2 Nov 2026
- Monmouthshire communities celebrate Wales in Bloom success· 30 Oct 2026
- You can help make a vulnerable child’s Christmas special· 29 Oct 2026
Source: Monmouthshire Council
Population
92,957 residents in Monmouthshire · 110/km²
- Under 16: 16%
- 16–64: 58%
- 65+: 26%
Source: ONS Census 2021 (local authority)
Internal migration
- Moves in from elsewhere in the UK4,813
- Moves out to elsewhere in the UK4,120
- Net moves+693
Residential moves between local authorities (counts of moves, not people) · ONS Internal migration, YE Jun 2025
Deprivation
Among the least deprived areas in Wales
Source: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019
Council tax
Property band mix
Most homes here are Band D (21% of 44,240)
Source: VOA council-tax stock · MHCLG band levels 2026-27 · £ figures England only
Your MP
Catherine Fookes
Labour
Monmouthshire
Recent votes:
- AyeBudget Resolution No. 86: High value council tax surcharge
- AyeBudget Resolution No. 76: Rates of alcohol duty
- AyeBudget Resolution No. 55: Value added tax (electric vehicle charging)
- AyeBudget Resolution No. 15: Charges in connection with employment visas
Source: UK Parliament
Council control
Labour (minority)
Source: Open Council Data UK (CC BY-SA)
Amenities nearby
- Schools1
- GPs & clinics1
- Pharmacies1
- Parks & greens33
- Restaurants & cafés2
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local businesses
5,090 active business enterprises in the area
Source: ONS UK Business Counts (2026)
Jobs
2 jobs advertised · £195,624 avg
e.g. Cleaning & Hygiene Operative (Grade B), Cleaning & Hygiene Operative
Source: Adzuna
Local economy
£812 median full-time weekly pay
2.4% of residents aged 16–64 claim unemployment-related benefits
£28,010 disposable income per head (2024)
Source: ONS / Nomis (claimant count · ASHE) · ONS regional GDHI
Energy efficiency
47% of homes rated EPC C or above
Most common band: C · 43,911 certificates
Source: MHCLG EPC statistics
Grid electricity
13% low-carbon electricity
Gas 87% · Wind 13%
344 gCO₂/kWh · very high intensity
Latest estimate for South Wales · National Grid ESO
Wellbeing
- Life satisfaction7.6
- Feeling worthwhile8.0
- Happiness yesterday7.6
- Anxiety yesterday (lower is better)3.2
Average rating out of 10 · ONS personal well-being 2022-23
Health services
2 GP surgeries · 2 pharmacies in NP15
- Usk Hmp
- The Surgery James House
Source: NHS Organisation Data Service
Local petitions
Open UK Parliament petitions most signed in Monmouthshire:
- Review the law on unfit to plead & reform it to protect victims & public safety762 local signatures · 12,590 nationwide
- Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks444 local signatures · 127,144 nationwide
- Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases401 local signatures · 105,832 nationwide
- Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills197 local signatures · 111,154 nationwide
- Provide lifelong vet care and financial support for retired service animals166 local signatures · 55,079 nationwide
Source: petition.parliament.uk · as of 2026-10-05
Notable places nearby
St Cadoc's Church, Raglan · 0.0 kmSt Cadoc's Church, Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales, is the parish church of the village of Raglan, situated at a cross-roads in the centre of the village. Built originally by the Clare and Bluet families in the thirteent…
Raglan, Monmouthshire · 0.1 kmRaglan is a village and community in Monmouthshire, south-east Wales. It is located some 9 miles south-west of Monmouth, midway between Monmouth and Abergavenny on the A40 road very near to the junction with the A449…
Raglan Castle · 0.6 kmRaglan Castle is a late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. The modern castle dates from between the 15th and early 17th centuries, when the…
- Castle Farmhouse, Raglan · 0.7 km
Castle Farm, Raglan, in the county of Monmouth, is prominently sited 100 yards (91 m) east of Raglan Castle. The farm is approached from its own drive and shielded from close public view. It was built just before the…
- Raglan Footpath railway station · 0.8 km
Raglan Footpath was a station on the former Coleford, Monmouth, Usk and Pontypool Railway. It was opened in October 1857 with the rest of the line and located 6 miles 43 chains (10.5 km) from Monmouth Troy. It was int…
Raglan railway station · 0.8 kmRaglan railway station was a station on the Coleford, Monmouth, Usk and Pontypool Railway. It was not opened when the line was originally built, but constructed in 1876 to replace two previous stopping places, Raglan…
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA)
Nearby towns
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raglan?
- Raglan is a town in Gwent, Wales, in the Monmouthshire local authority.
- What is the population of Raglan?
- Raglan has an approximate settlement population of 1,183.
- How deprived is Raglan?
- The Monmouthshire local authority, which includes Raglan, is among the least deprived areas in Wales on the WIMD 2019.