Postcode NP16 5WJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bulwark Park.
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.
Chepstow South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 5WJ.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chepstow | N/A | Walking directions to Chepstow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bulwark Park | Small | Walking directions to Bulwark Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure | Small | Walking directions to Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure |
| 0.2 mi | Strongbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Strongbow Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £482,500 | £3,700 |
| Flats | 9 | £199,950 | £3,445 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £295,000 | £3,034 |
| Terraced | 30 | £284,000 | £3,294 |
10 year median price trend in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 5WJ.
In the NP16 5WJ postcode area, located within Chepstow South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP16 5WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Station Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Chepstow Mencap Society Shop | Bulwark Road, Monmouthshire, NP16 5JW | Walking directions to Chepstow Mencap Society Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bulwark Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5JW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Thomas Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Elected local representatives for NP16 5WJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dale Rooke
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022
Paul Griffiths
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield - Elected 5 May 2022
Catherine Fookes
Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP16 5WJ 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.
The median sale price around NP16 5WJ in Chepstow South is £300,000 (about £3,352 per square metre) based on 65 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NP16 5WJ, 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.
The closest station to NP16 5WJ is Chepstow, about 474 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.