Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

COMMON ROAD, NP7 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON ROAD, NP7 0DR.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, NP7 0DR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £380k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 52.2% year-on-year.

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

NP7 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Common Road, 0.5km from Gilwern in Monmouthshire. Administratively it sits within Llanelly ward and the Monmouth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP7, NP7 0DR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 52.2% 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 NP7 0DR are sourced from Output Area W00008139 (shared with 14 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 NP7 0DR. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 232,000

Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 328,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP7 0DR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bromfields Butchers0.3 km
  • Gilwern Garage0.2 km
  • Londis Stores0.3 km
  • Bromfields Butchers0.3 km
  • Gilwern Garage0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Beaufort0.3 km
  • The Towpath Inn0.3 km
  • The Beaufort0.3 km
  • The Towpath Inn0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abergavenny5.9 km
  • Ebbw Vale Town9.2 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Nymphs Field0.2 km
  • Old Corn Mill0.2 km
  • Corn Exchange0.2 km
  • Gilwern Post Office0.3 km
  • Gilwern Post Office0.3 km