Planning a move to NP7? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Abergavenny 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 Abergavenny. 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.
Based on 474 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in NP7 during 2025–2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low 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.
Abergavenny recorded 57% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district — indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.
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 is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Abergavenny, 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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37.4 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the NP7 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.
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 NP7 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.
71% of residential postcodes in NP7 have green space within walking distance, indicating good access to outdoor spaces for residents.
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 NP7 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.
Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for NP7 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.
18.3 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the NP7 district.
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for NP7 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.
Homes in NP7 average EPC Band C. Compare energy deals for your new home →
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