Area360 logo

Postcode insights

NP16 5EZ

Bridge Street

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Interactive map showing NP16 5EZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP16 5EZ

Overview

Postcode NP16 5EZ is located in an urban city, within the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield ward of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Chepstow South area. It has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chepstow South is £43,715 per year. The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Riverfront Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

N/A

Chepstow South has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Chepstow South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chepstow South is £43,715 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 5EZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRiverfront ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverfront Park

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
1,799.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.87(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.61(+166%)
Shoplifting
34.61(+438%)
Public order
13.31(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.05(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
94.02%
Other White
9
2.56%
Other
4
1.14%
Other Asian
3
0.85%
Other Black
1
0.28%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
50.32%
No qualifications
46
14.56%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
35.52%
Owns outright
63
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
40
21.86%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.83%
Other social rented
4
2.19%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£482,500£3,700
Flats9£199,950£3,445
Semi-Detached14£295,000£3,034
Terraced30£284,000£3,294

10 year median price trend in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 2025Flat 18, Gwy Court, Bridge Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HQFlatsLeasehold£130,000
31 Oct 202517, St Ann Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HETerracedFreehold£285,000
20 May 20257, St Ann Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HEFlatsFreehold£190,000
12 Dec 202533A, Bridge Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EYTerracedFreehold£285,000
06 Oct 202547A, Bridge Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EYTerracedFreehold£595,000

Schools

In the NP16 5EZ postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDean Close St John'sOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Dell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableChepstow SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP16 5EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoStation Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miM&S FoodhallThomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5EZ, 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 SouthW02000343
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 008CW01001587
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5EZ

Is NP16 5EZ (Chepstow South) safe?

The area around NP16 5EZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NP16 5EZ?

The median sale price around NP16 5EZ in Chepstow South is £300,000 (about £3,352 per square metre) based on 65 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5EZ?

There are 8 schools close to NP16 5EZ, including Dean Close St John's, The Dell Primary School and Chepstow School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP16 5EZ?

The closest station to NP16 5EZ is Chepstow, about 532 m away.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.