NP15 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Usk in Usk. Administratively it sits within Llanbadoc and Usk ward and the Monmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area W00008311 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP15 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP15 1BD.
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 1BD — age 48, 72% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP15 1BD. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP15 1BD 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 & Son0.2 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 Head0.3 km
- The New Court Hotel0.2 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 Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.3 km
- The Mad Platter0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- 57 Bridge Street0.3 km
- Castle Inn0.2 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
- Cwmbran9.5 km
- Newport Gwent14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Priory Gardens0.1 km
- Priory Gardens0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP151BD · Data under Open Government Licence