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NP16 5BB

Newport Road

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

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Overview

Postcode NP16 5BB is located in an urban city, within the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield area of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Chepstow North & Trellech area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chepstow North & Trellech is £58,760 per year. The median sale price in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (around £312 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £244,500 and £355,000. The nearest station is Chepstow, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bulwark Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Chepstow North & Trellech has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,834 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Chepstow North & Trellech has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Chepstow North & Trellech is £58,760 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from NP16 5BB.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBulwark ParkSmallWalking directions to Bulwark Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
949.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.07(-70%)
Other theft
4.03(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-69%)
Public order
2.01(-76%)
Drugs
1.61(-38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
93%
Other White
11
4.28%
Irish
2
0.78%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Indian
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
52.04%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.22%
No qualifications
22
9.95%
Apprenticeship
12
5.43%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
50%
Owns with a mortgage
44
38.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.77%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £312
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £355K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£485,000£357
Semi-Detached13£290,000£287
Terraced30£290,000£311
Flats7£202,500£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349,500£149,000£165,000£165,500
2017£265,000£145,000£192,475£191,320
2018£313,500£138,500£205,000£215,500
2019£314,000£295,000£247,500£230,225
2020£352,500£151,500£234,000£257,725
2021£402,000£229,995£283,995£283,500
2022£410,500£175,000£310,998£328,995
2023£388,498£177,500£299,995£299,995
2024£462,500£169,000£299,995£292,995
2025£425,995£201,225£308,000£300,000
2026£505,000£200,000£285,500£258,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£163£187£177
2017£228£262£192£203
2018£270£238£250£228
2019£259£347£222£263
2020£277£280£245£286
2021£304£348£269£257
2022£334£319£291£314
2023£376£295£345£362
2024£359£311£362£312
2025£350£320£304£310
2026£336£258£282£311
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chepstow Castle and Larkfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202510, Beech Grove, Chepstow, NP16 5BDDetachedFreehold£600,000
07 Oct 202515B, Beech Grove, Chepstow, NP16 5BDFlatsFreehold£295,000
13 Aug 202519, Beech Grove, Chepstow, NP16 5BDDetachedFreehold£422,950
28 Jul 2025The Laurels, 3, High Beech Lane, Chepstow, NP16 5BQDetachedFreehold£485,000
30 Jul 20257, Newport Road, Chepstow, NP16 5BADetachedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the NP16 5BB postcode area, located within Chepstow North & Trellech, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMonmouthshire Pupil Referral ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMounton House Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBP ShopNewport Road, Chepstow, NP16 5YSWalking directions to BP Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dale Rooke

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Paul Griffiths

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Fookes

Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMonmouthshireW06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyMonmouthshireW07000101
ParishChepstowW04001060
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chepstow North & TrellechW02000342
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 007DW01001586
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5BB

Is NP16 5BB (Chepstow North & Trellech) safe?

The area around NP16 5BB records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near NP16 5BB?

The median sale price around NP16 5BB in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5BB?

There are 6 schools close to NP16 5BB, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service and Mounton House Special School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP16 5BB?

The closest station to NP16 5BB is Chepstow, about 1,219 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP16 5BB?

NP16 5BB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP16 5BB (Chepstow North & Trellech) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5BB is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dale Rooke (Labour Party) and Paul Griffiths (Labour Party).

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