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NP16 5NR

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Bulwark and Thornwell

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Overview

Postcode NP16 5NR is located in an urban city, within the Bulwark and Thornwell ward of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Chepstow South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Chepstow South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,028 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Chepstow South has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.1%

Approximately 26.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from NP16 5NR.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
8,103.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.61(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.74(-54%)
Burglary
3.06(+14%)
Other crime
2.45(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.45(-70%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
90.71%
Other White
13
4.64%
Indian
5
1.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.71%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
28.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.91%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
31.93%
Owns outright
34
28.57%
Other social rented
22
18.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.45%
Social rents from council
9
7.56%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Bulwark and Thornwell

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Bulwark and Thornwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bulwark and Thornwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulwark and Thornwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£371,000
Flats2£142,250
Semi-Detached17£260,000
Terraced42£230,000

10 year median price trend in Bulwark and Thornwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulwark and Thornwell.

Schools

In the NP16 5NR postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThornwell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableMonmouthshire Pupil Referral ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP16 5NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express2 Denbigh Drive, Chepstow, NP16 5TYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMonmouthshireW06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyMonmouthshireW07000101
WardBulwark and ThornwellW05001762
ParishChepstowW04001060
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chepstow SouthW02000343
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 008EW01001593
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Nearby Postcodes

NP16 5NW0.04 mi awayNP16 5NP0.07 mi awayNP16 5RU0.07 mi awayNP16 5RW0.09 mi awayNP16 5RX0.09 mi away

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.