Derwen Deg Close Govilon, Monmouthshire
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP7), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47300323.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £427,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 5, D: 7, E: 3).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Monmouthshire costs £2,417 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Station Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £427,500 | £385,000 | £470,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £407,500 | £407,500 | £407,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £298,750 | £272,500 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £244,500 | £164,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £294,500 | £292,000 | £297,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £247,250 | £229,500 | £265,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 3 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 8 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2024 | 25 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £407,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 7 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 16 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2020 | 7 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 9 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2018 | 1 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 11 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 9 May 2017 | 8 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £292,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2017 | TREM-Y-BRYN NP7 9RJ | Detached | £297,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2016 | 17 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 21 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2010 | 8 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2007 | 20 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 9 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £229,500 | |
| 6 Apr 2006 | 11 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2005 | TREM-Y-BRYN NP7 9RJ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2005 | 8 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2003 | 22 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £159,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | 20 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2001 | 21 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £147,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2000 | 17 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £179,950 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 17 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 12 Oct 1995 | 4 NP7 9RJ | Detached | £86,500 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 150 m². Most common: House, detached (16). Built: 1976-1982 (8); 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Monmouthshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,417 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,611 | £1,880 | £2,148 | £2,417 | £2,954 | £3,491 | £4,028 | £4,833 | £5,639 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (31% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- Barn to S of Derwen Deg, grade II
- Derwen Deg, grade II
- Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98), grade II
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 62 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 115 m and 124 m above sea level (119 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP7 9RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP7 9RJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Abergavenny 423,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ebbw Vale Town 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Ebbw Vale Parkway 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derwen Deg Close Govilon | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Gilwern Wharf Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Main Road Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 50.6 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Old Station Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | John Williams Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Brecon Road Dental Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Nevill Hall Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Brynmawr Police Station | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,220 m² | 130 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 2.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Abergavenny Allotments 6,620 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Llanwenarth Baptist Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m north-west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Llanwenarth Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m north-west |
| Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Llanwenarth House | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Blorenge Tunnel, Hill's Tramroad | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Llanwenarth Churchyard Cross-Base | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| New Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Linda Vista Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Blaenavon Industrial Landscape | World Heritage Site | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed y Person | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Cwm Llanwenarth | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Cwm Craf | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Blorenge | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Glebe Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Pwll Cam | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 26 |
10 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Monmouthshire: see them on the Monmouthshire page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanwenarth Baptist Church NP7 9RE | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Govilon Activity Centre NP7 9RH | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Rickson Store NP7 9PT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stephens Crescent (2); On or near Llanwenarth Road (2); On or near Llanwenarth View (2); On or near Linden Grove (1); On or near Penybont (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Derwen Deg Close · Penybont · Penybont · School Lane · Merthyr Road · Linden Grove · Linden Grove · Station Road · School Lane · School Lane · Llanwenarth Road · Llanwenarth Road
All the streets in NP7 and across Monmouthshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.