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NP16 5UB

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Monmouthshire

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Detailed insights for NP16 5UB

Overview

Postcode NP16 5UB is located in an urban city, within the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Riverfront Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Chepstow South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from NP16 5UB.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5UB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRiverfront ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverfront Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
1,087.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.87(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.61(+166%)
Shoplifting
34.61(+438%)
Public order
13.31(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.05(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
83.2%
Other White
18
7.38%
Chinese
5
2.05%
Other Asian
5
2.05%
Irish
5
2.05%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
40.39%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.82%
No qualifications
18
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
56.03%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.57%
Owns outright
25
17.73%
Other social rented
4
2.84%
Shared ownership
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £355K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£485,000£357
Semi-Detached13£290,000£287
Terraced30£290,000£311
Flats7£202,500£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349,500£149,000£165,000£165,500
2017£265,000£145,000£192,475£191,320
2018£313,500£138,500£205,000£215,500
2019£314,000£295,000£247,500£230,225
2020£352,500£151,500£234,000£257,725
2021£402,000£229,995£283,995£283,500
2022£410,500£175,000£310,998£328,995
2023£388,498£177,500£299,995£299,995
2024£462,500£169,000£299,995£292,995
2025£425,995£201,225£308,000£300,000
2026£505,000£200,000£285,500£258,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£163£187£177
2017£228£262£192£203
2018£270£238£250£228
2019£259£347£222£263
2020£277£280£245£286
2021£304£348£269£257
2022£334£319£291£314
2023£376£295£345£362
2024£359£311£362£312
2025£350£320£304£310
2026£336£258£282£311
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chepstow Castle and Larkfield in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20257, Kingdom Court, Chepstow, NP16 5UYTerracedFreehold£346,000
13 Oct 202523, Kingdom Court, Chepstow, NP16 5UYTerracedFreehold£355,000
27 Jun 202522, Kingdom Court, Chepstow, NP16 5UYTerracedFreehold£368,995
01 Aug 202529, Finches Close, Chepstow, NP16 5UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
27 Jun 202515, Finches Close, Chepstow, NP16 5UXTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the NP16 5UB postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOffa's Mead AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDean Close St John'sOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Dell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoStation Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miM&S FoodhallThomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.5 miSparButtington Hill, Forest of Dean, NP16 7AAWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Dale Rooke

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Paul Griffiths

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Fookes

Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMonmouthshireW06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyMonmouthshireW07000101
ParishChepstowW04001060
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chepstow SouthW02000343
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 008CW01001587
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2024-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5UB

Is NP16 5UB (Chepstow South) safe?

The area around NP16 5UB 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.

What is the average house price near NP16 5UB?

The median sale price around NP16 5UB in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield is £300,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5UB?

There are 8 schools close to NP16 5UB, including Offa's Mead Academy (Good), Dean Close St John's and The Dell Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP16 5UB?

The closest station to NP16 5UB is Chepstow, about 280 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP16 5UB?

NP16 5UB 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).

Who represents NP16 5UB (Chepstow South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP16 5UB is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dale Rooke (Labour Party) and Paul Griffiths (Labour Party).