Lower Monk Street is in Abergavenny and in Monmouthshire district. NP7 5LU is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP7 5NQ, NP7 5NA, NP7 5LY, NP7 5LD, NP7 5NJ, NP7 5JQ, NP7 5LJ, NP7 5HF, NP7 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP7 5LU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 59.5% | 57.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 40.5% | 42.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 25.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 35.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 23.5% | 18.8% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
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 | 28.2% | 35% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 37.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 18.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 27% | 19.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 19.7% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 34.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.7% 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% | 91.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Monk Street was 158.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.4% higher than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lower Monk Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 27th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Thomas Industrial Units Lower Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-06-24 | £656,062 |
| 5 Thomas Industrial Units Lower Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-03-24 | £800,987 |
| 21 Lower Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-01-16 | £184,464 |
| 50 Lower Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-09-09 | £198,408 |
| M S F Country Superstore Lower Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Other, an established residential building | £656,500 | 2019-02-01 | £737,521 |
NP7 5LU 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 NP7 5LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 682 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni St David's Road , NP7 6EL | - not rated | 971 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantref Primary Harold Road , Abergavenny NP7 7DG | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII Comprehensive School Old Hereford Road , Abergavenny NP7 6EP | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deri View Primary Llwynu Lane , NP7 6AR | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community Cafe | Gateway Church, Monk Street | 168 yd | |
| Sundarbon | 7 Monk Street | 258 yd | |
| Oasis Snack Bar | Monmouth Road | 290 yd | |
| Boonta Too | 22a Cross Street | 321 yd | |
| Pick a Pizza | 30 Cross Street | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 12 Hereford Road | 205 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 41 Cross Street | 291 yd | |
| The Greyhound Vaults | The Greyhound Vaults, Market Street | 350 yd | |
| The Coliseum | Lion Street | 374 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | 5-7 Flannel Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Kebab House | 34 Cross Street | 291 yd | |
| Balti Delight | 31 Cross Street | 321 yd | |
| Sing Lee Chinese Takeaway | 20 Cross Street | 321 yd | |
| Town Gate Chinese Takeaway | 32 Cross Street | 328 yd | |
| Market Street Fish & Chip Shop | Market Street Fish Shop, 13 Market Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Mill Street | 331 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 8 Cibi Walk | 510 yd | |
| Morrison Supermarkets Limited | The Cattlemarket, 1 Park Road | 555 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, 26-27 Frogmore Street | 599 yd | |
| Londis | 2 Rother Avenue | 935 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.