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NP16 5HJ

Lower Church Street

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

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Detailed insights for NP16 5HJ

Overview

Postcode NP16 5HJ 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
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

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

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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from NP16 5HJ.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5HJ
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

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
07 Apr 20254, Kendall Square, Chepstow, NP16 5HLTerracedFreehold£170,000
07 May 20251, Myrtle Place, Chepstow, NP16 5HWOtherFreehold£147,500

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 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 5HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 5HJ, 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 5HJ

Is NP16 5HJ (Chepstow South) safe?

The area around NP16 5HJ 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 5HJ?

The median sale price around NP16 5HJ 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 5HJ?

There are 8 schools close to NP16 5HJ, 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 5HJ?

The closest station to NP16 5HJ is Chepstow, about 418 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.