Brook Crescent is in Monmouth and in Monmouthshire district. NP25 5AX is located in the Drybridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Crescent, Monmouth, NP25 5AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP25 5AZ, NP25 5AW, NP25 5AY, NP25 5BS, NP25 5BU, NP25 5SD, NP25 5EQ, NP25 5BT, NP25 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP25 5AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 42% | 35.9% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 43.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 44.9% | 42.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 30% | 22.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 36.8% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.1% | 95.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 96% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Crescent was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Drybridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Crescent has the 18th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Drybridge and the 118th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Brook Crescent, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-01-31 | £209,112 |
| 23 Brook Crescent, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-06-18 | £122,611 |
| 1 Brook Crescent, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-09 | £342,487 |
| 9 Brook Crescent, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-23 | £274,844 |
| 28 Brook Crescent, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-09 | £264,690 |
NP25 5AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osbaston V.C. Primary Osbaston Road , Osbaston NP25 3AX | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overmonnow C.P. School Rockfield Road , Monmouth NP25 5BA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouth School Almshouse Street , Monmouth NP25 3XP | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers Monmouth School For Girls 24 Hereford Road , NP25 5XT | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouth Comprehensive School Old Dixton Road , NP25 3YT | - not rated | 1,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry | Bridges Centre, Drybridge Park | 783 yd | |
| Coffee # 1 | Unit 8 Oldway Centre | 973 yd | |
| Estero Lounge | 9 Commerce House, The Oldway Centre | 973 yd | |
| Himalayan Lounge | 107 Monnow Street | 977 yd | |
| Quench | 11 St Thomas's Square | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Inn | Green Dragon Inn, St Thomas's Square | 975 yd | |
| The Gate House | The Gatehouse, Old Monnow Brid, 125 Monnow Street | 977 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | 23 Monnow Street | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish & Chips | Unit 4 Rockfield Road | 302 yd | |
| The Jewel Balti | Jewel Balti, 39 Drybridge Street | 879 yd | |
| Pasty Heaven | 2 The Oldway Centre, Monnow Street | 973 yd | |
| Monnow Bridge Fish Bar | Monnow Bridge Fish Bar, 123 Monnow Street | 977 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, 110-114 Monnow Street | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 10 Oldway Centre | 973 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 110-114 Monnow Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Monnow Street | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.