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NP16 5FG

Severn Quay

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

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Detailed insights for NP16 5FG

Overview

Postcode NP16 5FG 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chepstow South is £43,715 per year. The nearest station is Chepstow, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Riverfront Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Chepstow South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,004 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from NP16 5FG.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5FG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
3,337.6 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
225
88.24%
Other White
13
5.1%
Irish
4
1.57%
Chinese
3
1.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.18%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
46.12%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.73%
No qualifications
37
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.31%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
31.9%
Owns with a mortgage
31
19.02%
Other social rented
12
7.36%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£247K – £356K

Based on 63 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
Detached12£482,500£350
Semi-Detached14£295,000£292
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 202530, Wye Apartments, Severn Quay, Chepstow, NP16 5FGFlatsLeasehold£410,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 5, Riverside Mill, The Back, Chepstow, NP16 5HSFlatsLeasehold£202,500
02 Apr 20268, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJTerracedFreehold£340,000
30 Jan 202634, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJTerracedFreehold£258,000
09 Jul 202514, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryOffa's Mead AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Dell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5FG

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5FG, 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 Introduced2018-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5FG

Is NP16 5FG (Chepstow South) safe?

The area around NP16 5FG 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 5FG?

The median sale price around NP16 5FG in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5FG?

There are 8 schools close to NP16 5FG, including Dean Close St John's, Offa's Mead Academy (Good) and The Dell Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP16 5FG?

The closest station to NP16 5FG is Chepstow, about 499 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP16 5FG?

NP16 5FG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP16 5FG (Chepstow South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5FG 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).