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Bulwark and Thornwell

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About

The Bulwark and Thornwell ward sits on the eastern edge of Chepstow, characterised by residential estates built primarily in the late 20th century. The area is defined by its elevated position on a plateau, with housing developments like Bulwark and Thornwell providing homes for many who commute to larger centres. Land use is predominantly suburban, with local shops, schools, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood's needs. The layout is functional, with cul-de-sacs and main distributor roads forming the street pattern.

A significant feature is the large, maintained area of ancient woodland known as the Chepstow Park Wood, which borders the ward to the north. This extensive forest provides walking trails and a distinct natural boundary, separating it from more rural land. The geography includes noticeable slopes down towards the River Wye valley, offering views across to the Forest of England. Local sports fields and a community centre form focal points for activity within this settled suburban environment.

Area overview

On average Bulwark and Thornwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulwark and Thornwell is £43,715 per year. Bulwark and Thornwell is home to around 5,018 people, with a population density of about 1,844.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bulwark and Thornwell Population
5,018
Population density
1,844.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.49(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.77(-40%)
Public order
6.58(-26%)
Other theft
3.99(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-65%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,589
91.38%
Other White
235
4.68%
Irish
24
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
20
0.4%
Total population: 5,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,092
26.5%
No qualifications
881
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
708
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
641
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
11%
Total 16+ residents: 4,120

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
656
29.47%
Owns outright
602
27.04%
Other social rented
401
18.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
369
16.58%
Social rents from council
144
6.47%
Total households: 2,226

Property prices in Bulwark and Thornwell

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Bulwark and Thornwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bulwark and Thornwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwark and Thornwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£371,000
Flats2£142,250
Semi-Detached17£260,000
Terraced42£230,000

10 years median price trend in Bulwark and Thornwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwark and Thornwell.

All postcodes in Bulwark and Thornwell

NP165SZ

Fountain Way

NP165TU

Celandine Court

NP165NX

Middle Way

NP165SQ

Rougemont Grove

NP165RP

Holly Close

NP165TT

Heather Close

NP165RS

Hawthorn Close

NP165TF

Old Oak Close

NP165TY

Denbigh Drive

NP165GB

Samuel Rodgers Crescent

NP165NJ

Aust Crescent

NP165SR

Mariners Reach

NP165TD

Garvey Close

NP165TJ

Phoenix Drive

NP165QQ

Bulwark Avenue

NP165TE

Bishops Close

NP165TP

Bluebell Drive

NP165NP

Somerset Way

NP165RT

Maple Avenue

NP165SX

Briton Close

NP165ZN

Aust Crescent

NP165RF

Laburnum Way

NP165SP

Summerhouse Lane

NP165TS

Fern Court

NP165AF

Pembroke Road

NP165RD

Orchard Avenue

NP165UD

Llys Bowsher

NP165AR

Burnt Barn Road

NP165GF

John Rastrick Rise

NP165RR

Rowan Drive

NP165RB

Ash Close

NP165AD

Cromwell Road

NP165NH

Western Avenue

NP165RA

Willow Close

NP165RQ

Rowan Drive

NP165RX

The Hop Garden

NP165NN

Western Avenue

NP165RJ

Redwood Close

NP165AA

Thornwell Road

NP165TQ

Caerwent Lane

NP166UP

Bulwark and Thornwell

NP165AQ

Striguil Road

NP165AP

Brunel Road

NP165RU

Burnt Barn Road

NP165RW

Lady Margaret Court

NP165UP

Burnt Barn Road

NP166UD

New House Farm Industrial Estate

NP165QE

Meads Court

NP165RY

Cider Mill Close

NP165AB

Mathern Way

NP165QL

Raglan Way

NP165RN

Linden Close

NP165SY

Alice Crescent

NP165RE

Cedar Close

NP165RL

Oak Close

NP165QS

Middle Way

NP165QT

Camp Road

NP165QG

Bulwark Avenue

NP165SS

Grasmere Way

NP165TG

Sharpes Way

NP165GH

Tenby Lane

NP165QP

Raglan Way

NP165RG

Maple Avenue

NP165TA

Lewis Way

NP165RZ

Well Close

NP165TH

Valentine Lane

NP165TR

Magnolia Close

NP165ST

Hopewell Close

NP165QN

Victoria Road

NP165TL

Clarendon Close

NP165UH

Beaufort Park Way

NP166UN

New House Farm Industrial Estate

NP165AJ

Channel View

NP165AN

Queens Road

NP165NR

Somerset Way

NP165QJ

The Octagon

NP165AG

Channel View

NP165NQ

Chartist Way

NP165SW

Alice Crescent

NP165TB

Preston Close

NP165NW

Western Avenue

NP165QF

Fishermans Walk

NP165AL

Queens Road

NP165QH

Marsh Road

NP165RH

Sycamore Avenue

NP165AH

Channel View

NP165NS

Thornwell Road

NP165SH

Thorn Tree Drive

NP165NL

Aust Crescent

NP165NT

Thornwell Road

NP165AS

Thornwell Road

NP165FA

The Headland

NP165QR

Middle Way

NP165QW

Victoria Road

NP165QU

Alexandra Road

NP165NY

The Reddings

NP165SU

Collingwood Close

NP165NG

Burnt Barn Road

NP165QX

Alpha Road

NP165AE

St Ewens Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.