Birches Road is in Penallt, Monmouth and in Monmouthshire district. NP25 4AW is located in the Mitchel Troy and Trellech United electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birches Road, Penallt, Monmouth, NP25 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP25 4AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP25 4AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 24.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 62.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 48% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 NP25 4AW this area, 8.7% 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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 94.7% | 92.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birches Road was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birches Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield and the 44th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberry Birches Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-10-25 | £760,778 |
| Birches Farm Birches Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Other, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2020-11-03 | £965,998 |
| Birches Farm Birches Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Other, an established residential building | £598,000 | 2017-05-26 | £766,384 |
| Barberry Birches Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-02-20 | £593,561 |
| Box Bush Birches Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2001-05-08 | £295,607 |
NP25 4AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NP25 4AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP25 4AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Church of England Primary School Redbrook , NP25 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's C of E Academy Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | 1out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kymin View Primary Wyesham Road , NP25 3JT | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monmouth School Almshouse Street , Monmouth NP25 3XP | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouth Comprehensive School Old Dixton Road , NP25 3YT | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep & Nursery Dixton Lane , NP25 3SY | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers Monmouth School For Girls 24 Hereford Road , NP25 5XT | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 374.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.