Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

NEW MARKET STREET, NP15 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW MARKET STREET, NP15 1BA.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP15 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP15 1BA — 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.

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

NP15 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Market Street, 0.2km from Usk in Usk. Administratively it sits within Llanbadoc and Usk ward and the Monmouth constituency.

For families considering a move, NP15 1BA 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00008313 (shared with 97 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 NP15 1BA. 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

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

6 sales · Mean £ 188,583

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

NP15 1BA has low crime rates — 7 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Avicenna Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Co operative Stores0.2 km
  • N D Lewis & Son0.4 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.5 km
  • Gwesty'r Kings Head0.2 km
  • The New Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Three Salmons Hotel0.4 km
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Alfred Russel Wallace0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Nags Head Inn0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.2 km
  • The Mad Platter0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • 57 Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Castle Inn0.4 km
  • Dil Indian Restaurant0.2 km
  • Essie Bun0.2 km
  • Fantastico0.2 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New China0.2 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • New China0.2 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn7.5 km
  • Cwmbran9.1 km
  • Newport Gwent13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodside Garage0.1 km
  • Woodside Garage0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km