Castle Street is in Usk and in Monmouth district. NP15 1BU 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 Street, Usk, NP15 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP15 1BW, NP15 1BY, NP15 1AA, NP15 1BH, NP15 1QW, NP15 1FB, NP15 1BZ, NP15 1BN, NP15 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP15 1BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 53.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 26.7% | 30.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 42% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 52.4% | 36.6% | -15.8% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 17.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around NP15 1BU this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 88.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 88.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Gobion Fawr average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Castle Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Gobion Fawr and the 48th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Castle Street, Usk, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2025-08-01 | £251,438 |
| 17 Castle Street, Usk, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-28 | £447,508 |
| 5 Castle Street, Usk, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-01-15 | £765,068 |
| Kilkerran Castle Street, Usk, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-06-06 | £464,645 |
| 10 Castle Street, Usk, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-02-02 | £448,962 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NP15 1BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 227 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 | 97 yd | |
| Number 49 | 49 Bridge Street | 351 yd | |
| Essie Bun | 31 Bridge Street | 351 yd | |
| Fantastico | 61 Bridge Street | 351 yd | |
| Sprokwobbles | 22 Bridge Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head Inn | Twyn Square | 97 yd | |
| The Mad Platter | 7-9 Bridge Street | 245 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 24 Bridge Street | 351 yd | |
| Alfred Russel Wallace | 53 Bridge Street | 409 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club & Institute | Old Market Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usk Traditional Fish & Chips | 11a Castle Parade | 90 yd | |
| New China | 41 Bridge Street | 351 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.