Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

BARON STREET, NP15 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARON STREET, NP15 1AS.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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 Ltd0.3 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Alfred Russel Wallace0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Nags Head Inn0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.2 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 & Chips0.6 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