Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

MILL STREET CLOSE, NP15 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET CLOSE, NP15 1AR.

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Population

561

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NP15 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP15 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street Close, 0.2km 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 1AR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area W00008311 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP15 1AR. 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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP15 1AR has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Avicenna Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Co operative Stores0.4 km
  • N D Lewis & Son0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
  • Gwesty'r Kings Head0.1 km
  • The New Court Hotel0.1 km
  • Three Salmons Hotel0.5 km
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Alfred Russel Wallace0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Nags Head Inn0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.1 km
  • The Mad Platter0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • 57 Bridge Street0.3 km
  • Castle Inn0.5 km
  • Dil Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Essie Bun0.4 km
  • Fantastico0.4 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New China0.4 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • New China0.4 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn7.7 km
  • Cwmbran9.2 km
  • Newport Gwent13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Usk Athletic Club0.2 km