Side-by-side comparison of NP12 Blackwood and NP15 Usk covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NP12 is the more affordable option at £200,000 median vs £372,325 in NP15. NP15 has lower recorded crime (86 vs 1,138 offences over 13 months). NP12 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NP12 Blackwood | NP15 Usk |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £200,000 | £372,325 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,138 | 86 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 58.8 | 21.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.0 | 55.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.