NP25 3AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Howard Bowen Close, 0.2km from Osbaston in Monmouth. Administratively it sits within Osbaston ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NP25 3AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 NP25 3AU are sourced from Output Area W00008091 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARD BOWEN CLOSE, NP25 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD BOWEN CLOSE, NP25 3AU.
318
52
£ 38,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP25 3AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP25 3AU — age 52, 91% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k 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 NP25 3AU. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)0.8 km
- Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney18.0 km
- Abergavenny19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Buckholt View0.1 km
- Palmyra Villas0.1 km
- Duchess Close0.4 km
- Infants School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP253AU · Data under Open Government Licence