Park Avenue, Abergavenny, NP7 5SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP7 5SW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	53.8%	49.1%	-4.7%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	46.2%	50.9%	4.7%	49.0%	1.9%

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	25.7%	29.9%	4.2%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	42.9%	-2.6%	44.2%	-1.3%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3%	4%	1.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	11.9%	14.1%	2.2%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	13.4%	9%	-4.4%	6.1%	2.9%

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	32.6%	48.1%	15.5%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	29.7%	23.1%	-6.6%	33.6%	-10.5%
Fair health	21.2%	20.8%	-0.4%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	12.7%	5.1%	-7.6%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

In the area around NP7 5SW this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45%	32.4%	-12.6%	18.2%	14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	5.1%	-2.8%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.4%	10.8%	2.4%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	4.5%	3.0%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.4%	13.1%	6.7%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	30.1%	6.3%	33.8%	-3.7%
Other	6.9%	4%	-2.9%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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)
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.6%
White	94.9%	95.4%	0.5%	81.4%	14.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	97%	96.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.3%	2.3%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	96.8%	0.2%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.3%	76.7%	0.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.9%	37.2%	1.7%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Park Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 204.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.0% higher than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Park Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 20th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 276.8%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP7 5SW, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 Park Avenue are based on 83 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 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, NP7 5SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP7 5SW

Average Price
£306,302

Semi-Detached
£306,302

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Avenue

Average Price
£331,526

Semi-Detached
£328,756

Terraced
£332,406

Detached
£349,267

Flats/Maisonettes
£207,234

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2025-06-20	£274,113
30 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2015-05-08	£319,779
30 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,000	2014-09-15	£250,668
38 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,500	2008-07-04	£298,492
38 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2008-06-13	£311,581

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP7 5SW

Employment

NP7 5SW 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 5SW 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	60
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	15
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Education	13
Construction	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Other	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni St David's Road , NP7 6EL	- not rated	431 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
King Henry VIII Comprehensive School Old Hereford Road , Abergavenny NP7 6EP	- not rated	494 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Our Lady & St Michael's School 14 Pen Y Pound Road , Abergavenny NP7 5UD	- not rated	545 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cantref Primary Harold Road , Abergavenny NP7 7DG	- not rated	868 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Deri View Primary Llwynu Lane , NP7 6AR	- not rated	888 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
Domino's Pizza	1 Lion Works, King Street	542 yd
The Gaff	4 The Courtyard	609 yd
Pobi	Cibi Walk, Frogmore Street	614 yd
The Bayleaf	The Bayleaf, 7 Market Street	620 yd
Wm Nicholls & Co Ltd	18/19 Frogmore Street	621 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abergavenny Rugby Football Club (Bar)	The Club House	375 yd
Abergavenny Rugby Football Club	The Club House, Bailey Park	375 yd
Abergavenny Conservative Club	1 Park Road	465 yd
The Victoria	12 Hereford Road	502 yd
The Coliseum	Lion Street	594 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Codfather	21 Frogmore Street	621 yd
Snack Bar @ Abergavenny Town FC	Pen Y Pound Stadium, Pen Y Pound	669 yd
Subway	45 Frogmore Street	677 yd
Abergavenny Kebab House	35 Frogmore Street	677 yd
Market Street Fish & Chip Shop	Market Street Fish Shop, 13 Market Street	686 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrison Supermarkets Limited	The Cattlemarket, 1 Park Road	476 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	8 Cibi Walk	594 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Tesco Stores Ltd, 26-27 Frogmore Street	621 yd
Aldi	Mill Street	971 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP7 5SW 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	62 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	208.88 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	208.88 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20.92 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NP7 5SW