Castle Parade is in Usk and in Monmouthshire district. NP15 1AA is located in the Llanbadoc and Usk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Parade, Usk, NP15 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP15 1BH, NP15 1SD, NP15 1BU, NP15 1BW, NP15 1RW, NP15 1BY, NP15 1BJ, NP15 1RY, NP15 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP15 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 32% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 42.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 36.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Parade was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Gobion Fawr average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Parade has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Gobion Fawr and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Castle Parade, Usk, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-05-09 | £482,610 |
| 8 Castle Parade, Usk, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-21 | £296,498 |
| 2 Castle Parade, Usk, Monmouthshire Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-08-28 | £397,662 |
| 19 Castle Parade, Usk, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-09-17 | £514,068 |
| Flat 3 Twyn Court Castle Parade, Usk, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-05-18 | £217,735 |
NP15 1AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usk C.V.. Primary School Monmouth Road , Usk NP15 1SE | - not rated | 293 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn | The Castle Inn, 7 Twyn Square | 76 yd | |
| Sprokwobbles | 22 Bridge Street | 302 yd | |
| Number 49 | 49 Bridge Street | 305 yd | |
| Essie Bun | 31 Bridge Street | 305 yd | |
| Fantastico | 61 Bridge Street | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head Inn | Twyn Square | 75 yd | |
| The Mad Platter | 7-9 Bridge Street | 194 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 24 Bridge Street | 305 yd | |
| Alfred Russel Wallace | 53 Bridge Street | 363 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club & Institute | Old Market Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usk Traditional Fish & Chips | 11a Castle Parade | 2 yd | |
| New China | 41 Bridge Street | 305 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 11.5% |
| Median download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.