NP7 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Common Road, 0.5km from Lower Common in Gilwern. Administratively it sits within Llanelly ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP7 0DS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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: Average house prices are around £276k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area W00008144 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMON ROAD, NP7 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON ROAD, NP7 0DS.
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
NP7 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP7 0DS. 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
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP7 0DS has low crime rates — 6 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 Butchers0.5 km
- Gilwern Garage0.4 km
- Londis Stores0.4 km
- Bromfields Butchers0.5 km
- Gilwern Garage0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Beaufort0.4 km
- The Towpath Inn0.5 km
- The Beaufort0.4 km
- The Towpath Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.5 km
- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergavenny5.9 km
- Ebbw Vale Town9.4 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gilwern Primary School0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.3 km
- Elm Grove0.3 km
- Nymphs Field0.4 km
- Old Corn Mill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP70DS · Data under Open Government Licence