Hereford Road is in Mardy, Abergavenny and in Monmouthshire district. NP7 6LD is located in the Mardy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereford Road, Mardy, Abergavenny, NP7 6LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP7 6HQ, NP7 6LE, NP7 6LB, NP7 6LF, NP7 6LG, NP7 6LA, NP7 6PJ, NP7 6LW, NP7 6ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP7 6LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 26.9% | 31.1% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 50.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 26% | 33.8% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.8% | 12% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 40.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.3% | 95.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Road was 117.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% higher than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hereford Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 44th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sunnymead Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2023-05-30 | £332,808 |
| 4 Sunnymead Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-20 | £305,020 |
| 2 Sunnymead Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2014-10-31 | £297,591 |
| 4 Sunnymead Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-10-18 | £354,278 |
| 2 Sunnymead Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2011-06-09 | £260,043 |
NP7 6LD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llantilio Pertholey C.V. Primary School Hillgrove Avenue , Mardy Abergavenny NP7 6LZ | - not rated | 437 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deri View Primary Llwynu Lane , NP7 6AR | - not rated | 713 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII Comprehensive School Old Hereford Road , Abergavenny NP7 6EP | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni St David's Road , NP7 6EL | - not rated | 1,419 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 | 1,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardy Traditional Fish & Chips | Mardy Stores, Hereford Road | 165 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar | 4 Rother Avenue | 1,010 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.