Postcode NP16 5RE 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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.2 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure.
Chepstow South has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Chepstow South has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from NP16 5RE.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chepstow | N/A | Walking directions to Chepstow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure | Small | Walking directions to Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure |
| 0.4 mi | Strongbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Strongbow Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Bulwark and Thornwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £361,500 | £3,326 |
| Flats | 2 | £141,250 | £3,184 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £252,500 | £3,325 |
| Terraced | 46 | £232,500 | £3,333 |
10 year median price trend in Bulwark and Thornwell
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5RE.
In the NP16 5RE postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP16 5RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bulwark Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5JW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Chepstow Mencap Society Shop | Bulwark Road, Monmouthshire, NP16 5JW | Walking directions to Chepstow Mencap Society Shop |
Elected local representatives for NP16 5RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Armand Watts
Bulwark and Thornwell - Elected 5 May 2022
Sue Riley
Bulwark and Thornwell - Elected 5 May 2022
Catherine Fookes
Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP16 5RE 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.
The median sale price around NP16 5RE in Chepstow South is £240,000 (about £3,328 per square metre) based on 75 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NP16 5RE, including Thornwell Primary School, St Mary's R.C. Primary School and Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP16 5RE is Chepstow, about 1,393 m away.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.