Postcode report
NP7 5AQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NP7 5AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP7 5AQ is a postcode in Grofield, Monmouthshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP7 5AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP7 5AQ are safety and jobs, while local prosperity 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 NP7 5AQ is based on Monmouthshire 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,638 residents, 3,169 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 32% 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 2/10.
For property prices near NP7 5AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 63 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP7 5AQ can compare 10 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 NP7 5AQ 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 NP7 5AQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP7 5AQ
Is NP7 5AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% 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 NP7 5AQ?
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 NP7 5AQ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP7 5AQ?
LocaleIQ matched NP7 5AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP7 5AQ?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP7 5AQ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.