NP15 encompasses Usk and surrounding areas in Monmouthshire, Wales, with a trajectory score of 52.6/100 placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 2.1% compound annual rate, substantially outpaced by rental growth at 6.5%. Population expansion has been modest at 0.7% across the same period. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of accelerating demographic or economic transformation. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income returns have considerably exceeded capital appreciation, contrasting with broader UK patterns of price-led growth.
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- 1Property prices up 1.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Usk · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
50 planning applications submitted in NP15 over the last six months, 4 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Demolish existing single storey sun lounge and replace with two storey side extension, comprising en-suite bedroom over new lounge and first floor balcony to side.Jun 2026 · pending
- NMA ref DM/2025/01138 Demolition of existing garage with two storey side extension and single storey garage and utility with new driveway. - NMA is to change the pitched roof of the garage to a flat roofFeb 2026 · Decided
- Change of Use from Residential (C3) to Mixed Use (C3/D2) - retrospective.Apr 2026 · pending
Usk (NP15) common questions
Is Usk up and coming?
Usk (NP15) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 40% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Usk safe?
Usk has a safety score of 91/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Usk?
The average property price in Usk (NP15) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Usk?
The median monthly rent in Usk (NP15) is £986 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Usk?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bridgwater (TA6), Hereford (HR2), Bristol (BS48), Chepstow (NP16), Cheddar (BS27). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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