Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

PRIORY STREET, NP15 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY STREET, NP15 1BJ.

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Population

561

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NP15 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £630k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

For serious buyers, NP15 1BJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area W00008311 (shared with 23 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 1BJ. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 630,000

1 sales · Mean £ 630,000

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

NP15 1BJ 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.

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 Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Co operative Stores0.2 km
  • N D Lewis & Son0.1 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.2 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.6 km
  • Gwesty'r Kings Head0.3 km
  • The New Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Three Salmons Hotel0.2 km
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Alfred Russel Wallace0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Nags Head Inn0.1 km
  • Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.3 km
  • The Mad Platter0.1 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • 57 Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Castle Inn0.1 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 & Chips0.2 km
  • New China0.2 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn7.8 km
  • Cwmbran9.4 km
  • Newport Gwent14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km