Merthyr Road is in Llanfoist, Abergavenny and in Monmouthshire district. NP7 9LN is located in the Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, NP7 9LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP7 9YB, NP7 9NN, NP7 9NR, NP7 9NP, NP7 9NS, NP7 9NH, NP7 9LJ, NP7 9NW, NP7 9LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP7 9LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.7% | 49% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 9LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 28% | 24.6% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 59.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -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.
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 11.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 52.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 96.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.7% | 94.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merthyr Road was 80.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merthyr Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 81st highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £772,250 | 2023-11-24 | £772,250 |
| Mayalin Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-09-28 | £390,000 |
| Ground Floor Apartment Orchard House Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-11-24 | £183,978 |
| The Laurels Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-14 | £514,761 |
| Greenfields Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2018-09-28 | £963,878 |
NP7 9LN 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 9LN 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantref Primary Harold Road , Abergavenny NP7 7DG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni St David's Road , NP7 6EL | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King Henry VIII Comprehensive School Old Hereford Road , Abergavenny NP7 6EP | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deri View Primary Llwynu Lane , NP7 6AR | - not rated | 2,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny Brewers Fayre | Westgate | 337 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Westgate, Heads of the Valley Road | 426 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Iberis Road | 455 yd | |
| Kingdom Come | Unit 3 Castle Meadows Park | 944 yd | |
| Anne's Catering | Monmouthshire Golf Club, Llanfoist | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn | The Bridge Inn, Merthyr Road | 337 yd | |
| Monmouthshire Golf Club | Monmouthshire Golf Club | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Merthyr Road | 601 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.