Postcode NP16 5JS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bulwark Park.
Chepstow South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,490 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Chepstow South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 5JS.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chepstow | N/A | Walking directions to Chepstow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bulwark Park | Small | Walking directions to Bulwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure | Small | Walking directions to Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure |
| 0.2 mi | Strongbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Strongbow Park |
Based on 61 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £485,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £290,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 30 | £290,000 | £311 |
| Flats | 7 | £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 | £201,225 | £308,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £505,000 | £200,000 | £285,500 | £258,000 |
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 | £336 | £258 | £282 | £311 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 2, St Tewdrics Road, Chepstow, NP16 5JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 30, Mathern Road, Chepstow, NP16 5JT | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 11, St Davids Close, Chepstow, NP16 5JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 23, St Davids Close, Chepstow, NP16 5JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 2, St Andrews Avenue, Chepstow, NP16 5LD | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the NP16 5JS postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chepstow Mencap Society Shop | Bulwark Road, Monmouthshire, NP16 5JW | Walking directions to Chepstow Mencap Society Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Bulwark Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5JW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | BP Shop | Newport Road, Chepstow, NP16 5YS | Walking directions to BP Shop |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Thomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Elected local representatives for NP16 5JS, 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 5JS records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5JS in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NP16 5JS, including Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service, St Mary's R.C. Primary School and Chepstow School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP16 5JS is Chepstow, about 797 m away.
NP16 5JS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,490 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 5JS 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).