NP15 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Meadows, 0.4km from Usk in Usk. Administratively it sits within Llanbadoc and Usk ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP15 1BZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area W00009814 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEADOWS, NP15 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADOWS, NP15 1BZ.
122
54
£ 46,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP15 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP15 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BZ. The average age is 54.1. 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
Flat
£ 155,000
9 sales · Mean £ 158,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP15 1BZ has low crime rates — 4 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 Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co operative Stores0.4 km
- N D Lewis & Son0.2 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Parsons Bakery0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.8 km
- Gwesty'r Kings Head0.5 km
- The New Court Hotel0.4 km
- Three Salmons Hotel0.3 km
- Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Alfred Russel Wallace0.5 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Nags Head Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.5 km
- The Mad Platter0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- 57 Bridge Street0.5 km
- Castle Inn0.2 km
- Dil Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Essie Bun0.4 km
- Fantastico0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China0.4 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.2 km
- New China0.4 km
- Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn8.0 km
- Cwmbran9.7 km
- Newport Gwent14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Greyhound Inn0.1 km
- Greyhound Inn0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Ladyhill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP151BZ · Data under Open Government Licence