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NP16 5HU

Upper Church Street

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

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Detailed insights for NP16 5HU

Overview

Postcode NP16 5HU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bulwark Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

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

4.3%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from NP16 5HU.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBulwark ParkSmallWalking directions to Bulwark Park
0.2 miRiverfront ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverfront Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
1,087.3 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
203
83.2%
Other White
18
7.38%
Chinese
5
2.05%
Other Asian
5
2.05%
Irish
5
2.05%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
40.39%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.82%
No qualifications
18
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
56.03%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.57%
Owns outright
25
17.73%
Other social rented
4
2.84%
Shared ownership
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202517 - 17A, Upper Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EXTerracedFreehold£150,000
08 May 20261, Howells Row, Chepstow, NP16 5HRTerracedFreehold£190,000
09 Jun 202519, Hollins Close, Chepstow, NP16 5HYFlatsLeasehold£165,000
24 Mar 202512, Hollins Close, Chepstow, NP16 5HYTerracedFreehold£235,000
27 Jan 20266, Church Row, Chepstow, NP16 5HNTerracedFreehold£244,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Dell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChepstow SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDean Close St John'sOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5HU, 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 5HU

Is NP16 5HU (Chepstow South) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near NP16 5HU?

The median sale price around NP16 5HU 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 5HU?

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

What is the nearest station to NP16 5HU?

The closest station to NP16 5HU is Chepstow, about 297 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.