Holywell Close, Monmouth, NP25 5EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP25 5EU 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	52.1%	50.5%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.9%	49.5%	1.6%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 5EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	20.2%	28.6%	8.4%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58.9%	52.9%	-6.0%	44.2%	8.7%
Separated	3.2%	1.2%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.5%	9.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	8.3%	8.1%	-0.2%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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	40.9%	43.4%	2.5%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	38%	40.1%	2.1%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	15.5%	12.2%	-3.3%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2%	1%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.3%	17.8%	-5.5%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	10.4%	-6.2%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	14.7%	-3.5%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.3%	3.7%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	16.2%	7.5%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	32%	6.7%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	4.3%	1.5%	-2.8%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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)
Bangladeshi	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	1.1%	1.2%
Other Asian	1%	1%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.4%	94%	-0.4%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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	95%	89.1%	-5.9%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	0.7%	4.6%	3.9%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	3%	2.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	2%	2.0%	0.3%	1.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	89.1%	-5.6%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	1.7%	4%	2.3%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	1%	-1.0%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	16.2%	13.5%	2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is Holywell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Close was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Drybridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Holywell Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Drybridge and the 84th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NP25 5EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 5/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Holywell Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Monmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holywell Close, Monmouth, NP25 5EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP25 5EU

Average Price
£324,559

Semi-Detached
£320,933

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£328,184

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holywell Close

Average Price
£231,718

Semi-Detached
£231,718

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holywell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Holywell Close, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-05-16	£276,331
12 Holywell Close, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2025-05-16	£303,802
19 Holywell Close, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-10-14	£333,952
10 Holywell Close, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-04-26	£294,120
10 Holywell Close, Monmouth, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2019-07-05	£275,026

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP25 5EU

Employment

NP25 5EU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NP25 5EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Manufacturing	15
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redbrook Church of England Primary School Redbrook , NP25 4LY	3out of 4	4,667 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monmouth School Almshouse Street , Monmouth NP25 3XP	- not rated	1,084 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Monmouth Comprehensive School Old Dixton Road , NP25 3YT	- not rated	1,579 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Osbaston V.C. Primary Osbaston Road , Osbaston NP25 3AX	- not rated	1,681 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kymin View Primary Wyesham Road , NP25 3JT	- not rated	1,703 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers Monmouth School For Girls 24 Hereford Road , NP25 5XT	- not rated	1,736 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quench	11 St Thomas's Square	410 yd
The Pantry	Bridges Centre, Drybridge Park	445 yd
Himalayan Lounge	107 Monnow Street	554 yd
La Piccola Italia	100 Monnow Street	609 yd
Estero Lounge	9 Commerce House, The Oldway Centre	654 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Dragon Inn	Green Dragon Inn, St Thomas's Square	364 yd
The Gate House	The Gatehouse, Old Monnow Brid, 125 Monnow Street	533 yd
The Castle Inn	23 Monnow Street	841 yd
The Kings Head Hotel	8 Agincourt Square	951 yd
The Griffin	1 Whitecross Street	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Monmouth North Services	186 yd
Burger King	Monmouth North Services	186 yd
Subway	Monmouth North Services	186 yd
Yummies	1 - 2 Cinderhill Street	364 yd
The Jewel Balti	Jewel Balti, 39 Drybridge Street	403 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose, 110-114 Monnow Street	609 yd
Home Bargains	10 Oldway Centre	654 yd
Marks & Spencer	66-68 Monnow Street	716 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	24 Agincourt Square	973 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP25 5EU postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.2%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	3.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	51.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	51.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.92 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP25 5EU