Postcode NP16 5LR is located in an urban city, within the St Kingsmark ward 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 nearest station is Chepstow, about 0.4 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 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.
The average income per household in Chepstow South is £43,715 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 5LR.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chepstow | N/A | Walking directions to Chepstow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bulwark Park | Small | Walking directions to Bulwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverfront Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverfront Park |
Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £357 per square foot) in St Kingsmark area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £439,750 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £333,750 | £350 |
| Flats | 2 | £223,750 | £276 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324,275 | — | £239,950 |
| 2017 | £323,500 | £150,000 | £239,950 |
| 2018 | £315,009 | £188,000 | £270,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £185,000 | £254,975 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £197,250 | £277,000 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £247,750 | £289,000 |
| 2022 | £378,000 | £262,475 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £408,000 | — | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £398,500 | £178,500 | £326,000 |
| 2025 | £462,500 | £187,000 | £337,000 |
| 2026 | £439,500 | — | £335,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248 | — | £235 |
| 2017 | £271 | £228 | £281 |
| 2018 | £293 | £225 | £311 |
| 2019 | £293 | £344 | £339 |
| 2020 | £303 | £295 | £326 |
| 2021 | £327 | £223 | £331 |
| 2022 | £359 | £210 | £367 |
| 2023 | £365 | — | £378 |
| 2024 | £371 | £275 | £368 |
| 2025 | £358 | £252 | £361 |
| 2026 | £376 | — | £350 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 1, Mount Way, Chepstow, NP16 5NF | Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 31, Mount Way, Chepstow, NP16 5NF | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 5, Mount Way, Chepstow, NP16 5NF | Detached | Freehold | £507,500 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 132, St Kingsmark Avenue, Chepstow, NP16 5SN | Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 24, The Mount, Mount Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £282,500 |
In the NP16 5LR postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Thomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Station Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
Elected local representatives for NP16 5LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Edwards
St Kingsmark - Elected 5 May 2022
Catherine Fookes
Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP16 5LR 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 5LR in St Kingsmark is £395,000 (about £357 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NP16 5LR, including Chepstow School, The Dell Primary School and Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP16 5LR is Chepstow, about 600 m away.
NP16 5LR 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 5LR is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Edwards (Conservative and Unionist Party).