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NP16 5JW

Bulwark Road

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

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Detailed insights for NP16 5JW

Overview

Postcode NP16 5JW 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 low crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Chepstow South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,252 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Chepstow South has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 5JW.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5JW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBulwark ParkSmallWalking directions to Bulwark Park
0.2 miBulwarks Prehistoric EnclosureSmallWalking directions to Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure
0.2 miStrongbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Strongbow Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
1,329.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.47(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.23(-21%)
Public order
7.96(-3%)
Other theft
2.84(-38%)
Shoplifting
1.71(-73%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
88.51%
Other White
21
8.05%
Indian
4
1.53%
Irish
2
0.77%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
25.33%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.78%
No qualifications
38
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
33.08%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.08%
Other social rented
4
3.01%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £355K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£485,000£357
Semi-Detached13£290,000£287
Terraced30£290,000£311
Flats7£202,500£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chepstow Castle and Larkfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025Unit 1A, Bulwark Industrial Estate, Chepstow, NP16 5QZOtherFreehold£400,000
25 Mar 20269, Meads Court, Chepstow, NP16 5QEFlatsLeasehold£132,500
01 Jul 202518, Meads Court, Chepstow, NP16 5QEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
26 Jun 20263, Alpha Road, Chepstow, NP16 5QXTerracedFreehold£276,000
20 Feb 202625, Alpha Road, Chepstow, NP16 5QXTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMonmouthshire Pupil Referral ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThornwell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidlBulwark Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5JWWalking directions to Lidl
0 miChepstow Mencap Society ShopBulwark Road, Monmouthshire, NP16 5JWWalking directions to Chepstow Mencap Society Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5JW, 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 008BW01001584
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5JW

Is NP16 5JW (Chepstow South) safe?

The area around NP16 5JW records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5JW?

The median sale price around NP16 5JW in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5JW?

There are 8 schools close to NP16 5JW, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service and Thornwell Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP16 5JW?

The closest station to NP16 5JW is Chepstow, about 1,007 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP16 5JW?

NP16 5JW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,252 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP16 5JW (Chepstow South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5JW 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).