Postcode NP16 5RG is located in an urban city, within the Bulwark and Thornwell area 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 median sale price in Bulwark and Thornwell is £248,000 (around £309 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,500 and £279,030. The nearest station is Chepstow, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Strongbow Park.
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.
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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from NP16 5RG.
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 | Strongbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Strongbow Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Bulwark and Thornwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £361,500 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £265,000 | £309 |
| Terraced | 37 | £235,000 | £322 |
| Flats | 1 | £132,500 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £99,250 | £164,950 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £102,000 | £185,100 | £164,950 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £95,000 | £213,000 | £184,950 |
| 2019 | £275,500 | £106,000 | £228,750 | £199,000 |
| 2020 | £281,150 | £120,000 | £224,000 | £196,000 |
| 2021 | £303,500 | £134,500 | £219,975 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £349,950 | £139,950 | £255,000 | £233,975 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | — | £258,000 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £333,500 | £142,250 | £229,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £371,000 | £150,000 | £252,500 | £232,500 |
| 2026 | £363,000 | £132,500 | £273,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £186 | £225 | £190 |
| 2017 | £256 | £172 | £223 | £214 |
| 2018 | £283 | £202 | £238 | £232 |
| 2019 | £289 | £197 | £273 | £234 |
| 2020 | £269 | £210 | £248 | £246 |
| 2021 | £293 | £208 | £276 | £256 |
| 2022 | £301 | £224 | £352 | £293 |
| 2023 | £357 | — | £298 | £289 |
| 2024 | £326 | £249 | £327 | £283 |
| 2025 | £296 | £324 | £287 | £310 |
| 2026 | £308 | £268 | £334 | £337 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | 49, Maple Avenue, Chepstow, NP16 5RG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 6, Cedar Close, Chepstow, NP16 5RE | Terraced | Freehold | £268,600 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 20, Orchard Avenue, Chepstow, NP16 5RD | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 14, Oak Close, Chepstow, NP16 5RL | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 57, Channel View, Chepstow, NP16 5AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the NP16 5RG postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Pembroke Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Thornwell Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | St Mary's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 5RG
| 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 5RG, 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 5RG 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 public order.
The median sale price around NP16 5RG in Bulwark and Thornwell is £248,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP16 5RG, including Pembroke Primary School, Thornwell Primary School and St Mary's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP16 5RG is Chepstow, about 1,452 m away.
NP16 5RG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5RG is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Armand Watts (Labour Party) and Sue Riley (Labour Party).