Town Pop. 268

Living in The Narth: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

The Narth scores 37/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 84/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

The Narth places 3rd of 4 in the NP25 postcode district. The NP25 district averages 44/100, putting The Narth 7 points below its own postcode area. Its environment score runs 16 points above the NP25 district's 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP25 postcode district.

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The Narth scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 6 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenbanks 3 crimes
  2. 2 Woodlands 3 crimes
  3. 3 Conference/Exhibition Centre 2 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 91
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.5 mi
Southmead Hospital18.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWYE VALLEY PRACTICE2.7 mi
GP capacity1,458 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
8
Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%
available across Monmouthshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
67.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.9%Student2.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.9%Skilled & technical29%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.7%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership93%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
61
Council tax Monmouthshire · 2025-26
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Lydney 7.5 mi
Chepstow 8 mi
Caldicot 12.2 mi
J2 M48 9.4 mi
J2 M48 9.5 mi
J1 M48 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in The Narth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Llandogo 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Redbrook 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Catbrook 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Briavels 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clearwell 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Llanishen 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tintern 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Monmouth 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is The Narth a nice place to live?

The Narth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for The Narth is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is The Narth?

The Narth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 6,090 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in The Narth

NP25 44 ⇄

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