NP15 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Priory Gardens, 0.1km from Usk in Usk. Administratively it sits within Llanbadoc and Usk ward and the Monmouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP15, NP15 1AJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 75.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP15 1AJ are sourced from Output Area W00008311 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY GARDENS, NP15 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY GARDENS, NP15 1AJ.
561
48
£ 46,100 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP15 1AJ — age 48, 72% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 75.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP15 1AJ. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
7 sales · Mean £ 279,085
Terraced
£ 213,000
4 sales · Mean £ 242,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP15 1AJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.3 km
- Co operative Stores0.3 km
- N D Lewis & Son0.3 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Parsons Bakery0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
- Gwesty'r Kings Head0.2 km
- The New Court Hotel0.1 km
- Three Salmons Hotel0.3 km
- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Alfred Russel Wallace0.3 km
- Cross Keys0.3 km
- Nags Head Inn0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.2 km
- The Mad Platter0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- 57 Bridge Street0.3 km
- Castle Inn0.3 km
- Dil Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Essie Bun0.3 km
- Fantastico0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.3 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.3 km
- New China0.3 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn7.8 km
- Cwmbran9.4 km
- Newport Gwent14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP151AJ · Data under Open Government Licence