Area360 logo

Postcode insights

NP16 5WG

Shipyard Close

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Interactive map showing NP16 5WG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP16 5WG

Overview

Postcode NP16 5WG 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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Bulwark Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

N/A

Chepstow South has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 5WG.

Transport

The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP16 5WG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Chepstow

N/A

Walking directions to Chepstow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP16 5WG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBulwark ParkSmallWalking directions to Bulwark Park
0.5 miBulwarks Prehistoric EnclosureSmallWalking directions to Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure
0.5 miRiverfront ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverfront Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
3,476.3 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
278
90.55%
Other White
15
4.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
Other Asian
2
0.65%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
40.24%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.45%
No qualifications
35
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
29.5%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Owns outright
32
23.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.67%
Social rents from council
8
5.76%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£482,500£3,700
Flats9£199,950£3,445
Semi-Detached14£295,000£3,034
Terraced30£284,000£3,294

10 year median price trend in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5WG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202616, Shipyard Close, Chepstow, NP16 5WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£314,000
30 May 20255, Shipyard Close, Chepstow, NP16 5WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£308,750
30 May 20253, Shipyard Close, Chepstow, NP16 5WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
28 Mar 202525, Shipyard Close, Chepstow, NP16 5WGDetachedFreehold£371,000
21 Mar 20251, Shipyard Close, Chepstow, NP16 5WGDetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP16 5WG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMonmouthshire Pupil Referral ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryOffa's Mead AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP16 5WG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP16 5WG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoStation Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miM&S FoodhallThomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP16 5WG, 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 Introduced2021-09-01

Nearby Postcodes

Frequently asked questions about NP16 5WG

Is NP16 5WG (Chepstow South) safe?

The area around NP16 5WG 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 5WG?

The median sale price around NP16 5WG in Chepstow South is £300,000 (about £3,352 per square metre) based on 65 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP16 5WG?

There are 8 schools close to NP16 5WG, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service and Offa's Mead Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP16 5WG?

The closest station to NP16 5WG is Chepstow, about 215 m away.

Data Sources

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.