Postcode report
Is NP25 3AU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NP25 3AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP25 3AU is a postcode in Osbaston, Monmouthshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP25 3AU, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP25 3AU are safety and health, 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 NP25 3AU is based on Monmouthshire 004 Census 2021. It covers 11,044 residents, 397 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 17% 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 NP25 3AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP25 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £405k from 61 rolling sales, up 8.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP25 3AU can compare 9 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 NP25 3AU 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 NP25 3AU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP25 3AU
Is NP25 3AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 3% 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 NP25 3AU?
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 NP25 3AU?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP25 3AU?
LocaleIQ matched NP25 3AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP25 3AU?
The latest median sold price is £405k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP25 3AU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.