Postcode report
NP15 1BS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NP15 1BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP15 1BS is a postcode in Llanbadoc and Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP15 1BS, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP15 1BS are health and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP15 1BS is based on Monmouthshire 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,310 residents, 63 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NP15 1BS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £480k from 42 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP15 1BS can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP15 1BS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NP15 1BS; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP15 1BS
Is NP15 1BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP15 1BS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP15 1BS?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP15 1BS?
LocaleIQ matched NP15 1BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP15 1BS?
The latest median sold price is £480k based on 42 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP15 1BS?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.