8,289TOTAL POPULATION
3,384HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NP15 POSTCODE REGION

Newport (NP15)

The NP15 postcode area is located in the Newport postcode town region, within the county of Monmouthshire, and contains a total of 472 individual postcodes.

There are 68 electoral wards in the NP15 postcode area, including Abergavenny, Abertillery, Blackwood, Caldicot, Chepstow, Crickhowell, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, New Tredegar, Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar, Usk which come under the local authority of the Monmouthshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in NP15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NP15 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


NP15 postcode area is a largely rural area of Wales, located in the south-west of Newport district. It covers an area of approx. 28 sq. miles or 74 sq. km, which reaches from the western outskirts of Newport to the Welsh countryside. It was established in April 2004 with the introduction of the UK postcode system.

The NP15 postcode district includes a variety of localities on its borders, including the town of Usk, Raglan, Pen-Y-Clawdd, Treowen, Abercarn, Mardy and Rodney Wood. The area offers a unique range of natural attractions, such as the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, the River Usk, and the Usk Valley Country Park. This region is also home to many historical places and monuments, such as Usk Castle, Gaer Hill, Abergavenny Castle and many more.

The NP15 postcode is home to several towns and villages, including Abergavenny, which is the biggest urban centre, Caerphilly, Crumlin, Magor and Caldicot. The Monmouthshire Canal Centre, as part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, is also located in the area.

This postcode district is served by several bus routes connecting it with the surrounding towns and cities. Local railway stations include Caerleon, Abergavenny and Usk. There are a number of primary schools in the area, as well as one secondary school, Abergavenny Community School.

The NP15 postcode area is geographically located between Cardiff, Newport and the Wye Valley and is an excellent destination for holidaymakers, as well as those looking to relocate. It is an ideal place to enjoy country walks, engage in outdoor activities and explore the local area. The local amenities of shopping, leisure and employment in the area, are also excellent.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in NP15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NP15Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire

The county of Monmouthshire

NP15 is located in the county of Monmouthshire, in Wales.

Monmouthshire has a total population of 92,800, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.

Monmouthshire has a total area of 330 square miles, and a population density of 109 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Monmouthshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNP15
Postal TownNewport
MSOA NameMonmouthshire 006
LSOA NameMonmouthshire 006F
CountyMonmouthshire
RegionMonmouthshire
CountryWales
Local AuthorityMonmouthshire
Area ClassificationUnclassified

NP15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NP15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aberffrwd
Bettws Newydd
Brynbuga (Usk)
Bryngwyn
Bullyhole Bottom
Coed Cwnwr
Coed Morgan
Coed-y-fedw
Coed-y-paen
Common Cefn-llwyn
Croes-Hywel
Croes Llanfair
Dingestow
Earlswood
Gaer-fawr
Gaerllwydd
Glascoed
Great Oak
Gwehelog
Gwernesney
Kingcoed
Llanarth
Llanbadoc
Llancayo
Llanddewi Fach
Llanddewi Rhydderch
Llandegveth
Llandenny
Llandenny Walks
Llanfair Kilgeddin
Llangeview
Llangovan
Llangwm
Llangybi
Llanllowell
Llansoy
Llantilio Crossenny
Llantrisant
Llanvapley
Llanvihangel Gobion
Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern
Lower Common
Monkswood
Nant-y-derry
Newbridge on Usk
Newchurch
Onen
Penpedairheol
Penrhos
Pen-y-cae-mawr
Pen-y-clawdd
Pen-yr-heol
Pit
Raglan
Rhadyr
The Bryn
The Hendre
Ton
Tredunnock
Tregare
Treworgan Common
Trostrey Common
Twyn-y-Sheriff
Ty-fry
Usk (Brynbuga)
Wernrheolydd
Wern-y-cwrt
West End
Wolvesnewton
Browse Postcodes in NP15

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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