NP15 — USK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP15 is £456,968, which is 67% above the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP15 cost 59.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP15 have fallen 11.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£587,901	108
Semi-detached	£344,841	64
Terraced	£303,479	53
Flat	£137,381	21
All types	£456,968	282

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP15 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Usk C.V.. Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Raglan CIW VC Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

94,930

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP15 are 233.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

233.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

71%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP15 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP15 — USK

Area Summary

NP15 (USK) offers above-average property prices (£456,968, 59% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (233 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£398K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP15?

The average house price in NP15 (USK) is £456,968, based on 282 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.9% over the past year.

Is NP15 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP15 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP15?

There are 2 schools in or near NP15. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP15?

Council tax in NP15 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP15?

The average broadband download speed in NP15 is 233 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 71% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP15 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 94,930.