Postcode NP16 5HS 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 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 median sale price in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £244,500 and £355,000. 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.
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.
Chepstow South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Chepstow South is £43,715 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from NP16 5HS.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chepstow | N/A | Walking directions to Chepstow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riverfront Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverfront Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £495,000 | £357 |
| Terraced | 32 | £300,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £295,000 | £284 |
| Flats | 9 | £202,500 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £202,500 | £303,625 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £184,000 | £295,000 | £306,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £358 | £258 | £284 | £305 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Riverside Mill, The Back, Chepstow, NP16 5HS | Flats | Leasehold | £202,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 30, Wye Apartments, Severn Quay, Chepstow, NP16 5FG | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2026 | 12, St Ann Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HE | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, St Ann Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HE | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 19, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 |
In the NP16 5HS postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Dean Close St John's | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lift Offa's Mead | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Station Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Thomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Elected local representatives for NP16 5HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dale Rooke
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022
Paul Griffiths
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022
Catherine Fookes
Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP16 5HS 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.
The median sale price around NP16 5HS in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NP16 5HS, including Dean Close St John's, Lift Offa's Mead (Good) and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP16 5HS is Chepstow, about 529 m away.
NP16 5HS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5HS 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).