Mill Lane is in Govilon, Abergavenny and in Monmouthshire district. NP7 9SA 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 Mill Lane, Govilon, Abergavenny, NP7 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP7 9SB, NP7 9PQ, NP7 9PR, NP7 9PG, NP7 9PU, NP7 9PY, NP7 9RF, NP7 9PP, NP7 9RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP7 9SA 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 | 52.4% | 49.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NP7 9SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 28.7% | 18.4% | -10.3% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 58.3% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 50.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 97.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Cantref average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Cantref and the 125th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Chase Mill Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2025-03-14 | £618,096 |
| Bridge Cottage Mill Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2024-03-22 | £434,872 |
| Waters Edge Mill Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-03-03 | £373,579 |
| Bramble Cottage Mill Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-08-19 | £443,205 |
| The Mill Chase Mill Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2016-07-04 | £637,814 |
NP7 9SA 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 9SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilwern C.P. School Cae Meldon , Gilwern NP7 0AY | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantref Primary Harold Road , Abergavenny NP7 7DG | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Michael's School 14 Pen Y Pound Road , Abergavenny NP7 5UD | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni St David's Road , NP7 6EL | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King Henry VIII Comprehensive School Old Hereford Road , Abergavenny NP7 6EP | - not rated | 3,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn-Y-Bont | Church Lane | 282 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.