Postcode NP16 5HU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bulwark 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 4.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from NP16 5HU.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chepstow | N/A | Walking directions to Chepstow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bulwark Park | Small | Walking directions to Bulwark Park |
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 17 - 17A, Upper Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EX | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 1, Howells Row, Chepstow, NP16 5HR | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 24, Hollins Close, Chepstow, NP16 5HY | Terraced | Freehold | £223,500 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 19, Hollins Close, Chepstow, NP16 5HY | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 6, Church Row, Chepstow, NP16 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £244,500 |
In the NP16 5HU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Dell Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Chepstow School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Dean Close St John's | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Station Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Thomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Elected local representatives for NP16 5HU, 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 5HU 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 5HU 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 5HU, including The Dell Primary School, Chepstow School and Dean Close St John's. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP16 5HU is Chepstow, about 297 m away.
NP16 5HU 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 5HU 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).