Moving to Usk (NP15)

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Planning a move to NP15? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Usk area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Usk. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

House Prices in Usk

Based on 112 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in NP15 during 2025–2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median Price (all types)£372,325
Average Price (all types)£418,633

By Property Type

Detached£502,500 (44 sales)
Semi-Detached£325,000 (28 sales)
Terraced£289,500 (18 sales)
Flat / Maisonette£115,000 (11 sales)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 – present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Safety & Crime in Usk

Usk recorded 97% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district — indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.

NP15 Total Crimes (6 months)86
National Average per District2,628
vs National Average97% below average

Breakdown by Category

Violence & Sexual Offences28 (97% below avg)
Anti-social Behaviour5 (99% below avg)
Public Order4 (98% below avg)
Vehicle Crime6 (95% below avg)
Shoplifting7 (97% below avg)
Criminal Damage & Arson6 (97% below avg)
Burglary3 (97% below avg)
Other Theft12 (93% below avg)
Drugs2 (98% below avg)
Robbery1 (97% below avg)
Possession of Weapons1 (96% below avg)

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime data (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026). National average calculated across 2,313 UK postcode districts. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council Tax in Usk

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Usk, council tax is managed by Monmouthshire. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

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Essential Services Near Usk

39.9 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the NP15 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population — giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)5

Green Spaces in Usk

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in NP15 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

56% of residential postcodes in NP15 have green space within walking distance, which is around average for UK postcode districts.

Schools in Usk

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the NP15 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Usk

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for NP15 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

21.6 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the NP15 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)76.8%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)64.9%
Gigabit capable64.6%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)2.2%

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Energy Performance in Usk

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for NP15 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be — which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandD
Median EPC score64
Total rated properties1603

Homes in NP15 average EPC Band D. Compare energy deals for your new home →

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