NP15 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baron Street, 0.3km from Usk in Usk. Administratively it sits within Llanbadoc and Usk ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP15 1AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 39.8% 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area W00008307 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARON STREET, NP15 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARON STREET, NP15 1AS.
250
56
£ 46,100 /yr
39%
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
NP15 1AS is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 66% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 39.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP15 1AS. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
8 sales · Mean £ 301,875
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP15 1AS has low crime rates — 10 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.3 km
- Co operative Stores0.4 km
- N D Lewis & Son0.5 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Parsons Bakery0.4 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 Hotel0.2 km
- Three Salmons Hotel0.5 km
- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Alfred Russel Wallace0.3 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Nags Head Inn0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.2 km
- The Mad Platter0.4 km
- + 7 more
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.4 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
- New China0.4 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn7.6 km
- Cwmbran9.1 km
- Newport Gwent13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Llanbadoc Parish Hall0.2 km
- Llanbadoc Parish Hall0.2 km
- Woodside Garage0.2 km
- Priory Gardens0.3 km
- Priory Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP151AS · Data under Open Government Licence