Holywell Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP7 5LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	49.8%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.5%	50.2%	1.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	39.8%	32.8%	-7.0%	37.9%	-5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	40.7%	31.8%	-8.9%	44.2%	-12.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.8%	6%	3.2%	2.2%	3.8%
Divorced	8.5%	13.7%	5.2%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	8.1%	14.7%	6.6%	6.1%	8.6%

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	54.3%	39.3%	-15.0%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	27.6%	38.4%	10.8%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	13.3%	13.7%	0.4%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	3.8%	5.5%	1.7%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1%	3%	2.0%	1.2%	1.8%

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	17.5%	22.7%	5.2%	18.2%	4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	7.4%	-6.0%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.8%	10.4%	0.6%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	11.7%	-3.3%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	38.6%	39.5%	0.9%	33.8%	5.7%
Other	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	3.1%	0.9%	-2.2%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	92.2%	89.2%	-3.0%	81.4%	7.8%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.3% 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	92.5%	79.3%	-13.2%	83.2%	-3.9%
European Union	1%	8.8%	7.8%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	1%	2.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.4%	6.4%	2.0%	5.6%	0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	79.3%	-11.8%	83.2%	-3.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.7%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	1%	1.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.7%	7.3%	5.6%	2.2%	5.1%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	4.9%	-0.6%	1.9%	3.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.4%	76.7%	-11.3%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Italy	3.9%	0.6%	3.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	2.4%	1.2%	1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
No passport held	18.4%	13.5%	4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Holywell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Road was 688.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 819.8% higher than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Holywell Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 2nd highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 241.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NP7 5LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (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 Road are based on 35 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Monmouthshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holywell Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP7 5LR

Average Price
£438,172

Semi-Detached
£437,240

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£438,731

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holywell Road

Average Price
£433,149

Semi-Detached
£453,481

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£421,134

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holywell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Holywell Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£416,400	2025-05-30	£418,415
13 Holywell Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£392,500	2025-01-03	£395,549
22 Holywell Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-08-18	£364,393
12 Holywell Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-05-26	£446,580
10 Holywell Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building	£294,750	2021-04-23	£354,960

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP7 5LR

Employment

NP7 5LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5LR 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	21
Other	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Education	15
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	6
Other	5
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady & St Michael's School 14 Pen Y Pound Road , Abergavenny NP7 5UD	- not rated	826 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni St David's Road , NP7 6EL	- not rated	1,144 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cantref Primary Harold Road , Abergavenny NP7 7DG	- not rated	1,234 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Henry VIII Comprehensive School Old Hereford Road , Abergavenny NP7 6EP	- not rated	1,328 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Deri View Primary Llwynu Lane , NP7 6AR	- not rated	1,733 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oasis Snack Bar	Monmouth Road	189 yd
Gateway Community Cafe	Gateway Church, Monk Street	289 yd
Sundarbon	7 Monk Street	303 yd
Boonta Too	22a Cross Street	307 yd
Pick a Pizza	30 Cross Street	307 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coach & Horses	The Coach And Horses, 41 Cross Street	288 yd
The Victoria	12 Hereford Road	376 yd
The Greyhound Vaults	The Greyhound Vaults, Market Street	456 yd
The Coliseum	Lion Street	499 yd
Hen & Chickens	5-7 Flannel Street	505 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Town Gate Chinese Takeaway	32 Cross Street	284 yd
Marmaris Kebab House	34 Cross Street	289 yd
Balti Delight	31 Cross Street	307 yd
Sing Lee Chinese Takeaway	20 Cross Street	307 yd
Market Street Fish & Chip Shop	Market Street Fish Shop, 13 Market Street	453 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Mill Street	218 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	8 Cibi Walk	637 yd
Morrison Supermarkets Limited	The Cattlemarket, 1 Park Road	705 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Tesco Stores Ltd, 26-27 Frogmore Street	725 yd
Londis	2 Rother Avenue	987 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP7 5LR postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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