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NP16 5PS

Mount Pleasant

Monmouthshire

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Overview

Postcode NP16 5PS is located in an urban city, within the Mount Pleasant ward of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Chepstow North & Trellech area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chepstow North & Trellech is £58,760 per year. The nearest station is Chepstow, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bulwark Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Chepstow North & Trellech has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,834 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Chepstow North & Trellech has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Chepstow North & Trellech is £58,760 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from NP16 5PS.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBulwark ParkSmallWalking directions to Bulwark Park
0.4 miStrongbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Strongbow Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
2,627.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.07(-70%)
Other theft
4.03(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-69%)
Public order
2.01(-76%)
Drugs
1.61(-38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
91.79%
Other White
9
2.74%
Other Asian
4
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.22%
Irish
4
1.22%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
53.48%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.45%
No qualifications
28
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
47
32.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.28%
Other social rented
5
3.47%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Mount Pleasant

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £520K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Mount Pleasant area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,500 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mount Pleasant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£502,500£376
Terraced9£316,000£280
Semi-Detached4£312,500£363
Flats3£205,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mount Pleasant

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,000£275,000£216,000
2017£355,500£236,500£229,950
2018£406,225£265,000£259,950
2019£425,000£282,750£277,500
2020£427,000£269,250
2021£414,250£256,500£268,000
2022£457,500£320,000£301,300
2023£550,000£315,000£286,000
2024£520,000£290,000
2025£495,000£289,975£302,500
2026£506,250£335,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£253£282
2017£242£259£204
2018£319£271£222
2019£284£258£231
2020£291£272
2021£316£285£265
2022£337£300£232
2023£311£323£306
2024£343£333
2025£370£293£308
2026£382£389£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mount Pleasant.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mount Pleasant in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20258, Mount Pleasant, Chepstow, NP16 5PSTerracedFreehold£390,000
28 Aug 2025High Trees, Steep Street, Chepstow, NP16 5PJDetachedFreehold£1,300,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 2, 3, Moor Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DFFlatsLeasehold£152,500
15 Apr 20267, Hardwick Avenue, Chepstow, NP16 5DJTerracedFreehold£425,000
27 Mar 2026Pendragon House, 8A, Hardwick Avenue, Chepstow, NP16 5DJDetachedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the NP16 5PS postcode area, located within Chepstow North & Trellech, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMonmouthshire Pupil Referral ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableChepstow SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S FoodhallThomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miTescoStation Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miBP ShopNewport Road, Chepstow, NP16 5YSWalking directions to BP Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Robert Pavia

Mount Pleasant - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Catherine Fookes

Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMonmouthshireW06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyMonmouthshireW07000101
WardMount PleasantW05001786
ParishChepstowW04001060
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chepstow North & TrellechW02000342
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 007DW01001586
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5PS

Is NP16 5PS (Chepstow North & Trellech) safe?

The area around NP16 5PS records about 22 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near NP16 5PS?

The median sale price around NP16 5PS in Mount Pleasant is £385,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5PS?

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

What is the nearest station to NP16 5PS?

The closest station to NP16 5PS is Chepstow, about 475 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP16 5PS?

NP16 5PS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP16 5PS (Chepstow North & Trellech) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5PS is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Robert Pavia (Conservative and Unionist Party).