Area guide

Living in NP26, Monmouthshire

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NP26 in Monmouthshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Monmouthshire: £332,145, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06).

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What actually sold around NP26

40 recorded home sales on the streets around central NP26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £295,000 and a range from £161,000 to £500,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
15 BUZZARD CLOSE, NP26 3UY detached £465,000 2026-05-27
12 KIRRLACH CLOSE, NP26 4QE detached £500,000 2026-04-24
13 WESTWAY, NP26 3SP semi-detached £340,000 2026-04-15
161 LONGFELLOW ROAD, NP26 4LF terraced £286,100 2026-03-11
8 MEADOWCROFT, NP26 3SR terraced £265,000 2026-02-09
7 LONGFELLOW CLOSE, NP26 4LE terraced £250,000 2026-02-06

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of NP26.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations21.4%
Associate professional and technical14.1%
Managers, directors and senior officials11.8%
Skilled trades10.7%
Elementary occupations9.7%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

54 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NP26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Common questions about NP26

What is the average house price in NP26?

The average sold price in Monmouthshire is £332,145 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in NP26?

Prices in Monmouthshire are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in NP26?

The median of 40 recorded sales around central NP26 in the last 2 years is £295,000, ranging from £161,000 to £500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

How much crime is there in NP26?

54 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is NP26 at risk of flooding?

Central NP26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is NP26 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £295,000; 54 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is NP26 safe?

54 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? NP26 or NP16, NP26 or NP18, NP26 or BS20.

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