NP15 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge 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 1BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 61% 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. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area W00008313 (shared with 97 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, NP15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, NP15 1BQ.
217
56
£ 46,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP15 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP15 1BQ — age 56, 61% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP15 1BQ. 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
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP15 1BQ 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 Pharmacy0.1 km
- Co operative Stores0.0 km
- N D Lewis & Son0.2 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Parsons Bakery0.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.4 km
- Gwesty'r Kings Head0.3 km
- The New Court Hotel0.3 km
- Three Salmons Hotel0.2 km
- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Alfred Russel Wallace0.0 km
- Cross Keys0.0 km
- Nags Head Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.3 km
- The Mad Platter0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- 57 Bridge Street0.1 km
- Castle Inn0.2 km
- Dil Indian Restaurant0.0 km
- Essie Bun0.0 km
- Fantastico0.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.0 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.3 km
- New China0.0 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn7.6 km
- Cwmbran9.3 km
- Newport Gwent14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Woodside0.2 km
- Woodside0.2 km
- Woodside Garage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence