Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

CASTLE STREET, NP15 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, NP15 1BU.

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Population

122

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP15 1BU 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.

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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NP15 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £448k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 41.3% year-on-year.

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

NP15 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.4km from Usk in Usk. Administratively it sits within Llanbadoc and Usk ward and the Monmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £448k, down 41.3% 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 NP15 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00009814 (shared with 8 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 1BU. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 249,500

1 sales · Mean £ 249,500

Detached

£ 547,500

2 sales · Mean £ 547,500

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

NP15 1BU has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Avicenna Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Co operative Stores0.3 km
  • N D Lewis & Son0.1 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
  • Gwesty'r Kings Head0.4 km
  • The New Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Three Salmons Hotel0.2 km
  • Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Alfred Russel Wallace0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Nags Head Inn0.1 km
  • Royal British Legion Club & Institute0.4 km
  • The Mad Platter0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • 57 Bridge Street0.4 km
  • Castle Inn0.1 km
  • Dil Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Essie Bun0.3 km
  • Fantastico0.3 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New China0.3 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • New China0.3 km
  • Usk Traditional Fish & Chips0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn7.9 km
  • Cwmbran9.6 km
  • Newport Gwent14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.2 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.2 km
  • Ladyhill0.3 km