NP7 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cae Meldon, 0.3km from Lower Common in Gilwern. Administratively it sits within Llanelly ward and the Monmouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP7, NP7 0AY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 £370k. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area W00008144 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAE MELDON, NP7 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAE MELDON, NP7 0AY.
331
43
£ 42,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 NP7 0AY — age 43, 81% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k 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 NP7 0AY. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
5 sales · Mean £ 294,990
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP7 0AY 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bromfields Butchers0.6 km
- Gilwern Garage0.5 km
- Londis Stores0.6 km
- Bromfields Butchers0.6 km
- Gilwern Garage0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Beaufort0.6 km
- The Towpath Inn0.6 km
- The Beaufort0.6 km
- The Towpath Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.6 km
- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergavenny6.0 km
- Ebbw Vale Town9.5 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gilwern Primary School0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
- Elm Grove0.2 km
- Nymphs Field0.5 km
- Old Corn Mill0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NP70AY · Data under Open Government Licence