Forest Hill is in Gilwern, Abergavenny and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP7 0DY is located in the Llanelly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest Hill, Gilwern, Abergavenny, NP7 0DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP7 0DD, NP7 0DB, NP7 0RL, NP7 0EP, NP7 0RW, NP7 0EL, NP7 0DA, NP7 0AS, NP7 0BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP7 0DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.6% | 53.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 46.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 NP7 0DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 20.6% | 17.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 62% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 47.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 45.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Hill was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% higher than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Hill has the 24th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 69th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forest Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2024-06-21 | £392,582 |
| 8 Forest Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-24 | £470,469 |
| 8 Forest Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2016-01-05 | £382,583 |
| 2 Forest Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2006-10-27 | £581,153 |
| 5 Forest Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-11-11 | £456,757 |
NP7 0DY 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 NP7 0DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilwern C.P. School Cae Meldon , Gilwern NP7 0AY | - not rated | 837 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crickhowell High School New Road , NP8 1AW | - not rated | 5,363 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 Towpath Inn | The Bridgend Inn, 49 Main Road | 304 yd | |
| The Beaufort | 22 Main Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilwern Village Fish Bar | Gilwern Village Fish Bar, 32a Main Road | 247 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.