Postcode NP16 7NS is located in a rural hamlet, within the St. Briavels ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year. The nearest station is Chepstow, about 5.2 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Yewgreen Farm.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP16 7NS.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near NP16 7NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chepstow located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Yewgreen Farm | Small | Walking directions to Yewgreen Farm |
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £338 per square foot) in St. Briavels area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £555,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £280,000 | £306 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £403,750 | £184,000 |
| 2018 | £406,250 | £200,000 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £400,000 |
| 2020 | £512,500 | £283,250 |
| 2021 | £413,750 | £229,000 |
| 2022 | £545,000 | £393,000 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £249,000 |
| 2024 | £593,000 | £338,000 |
| 2025 | £459,750 | £241,250 |
| 2026 | £581,000 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £319 | £106 |
| 2017 | £270 | £207 |
| 2018 | £301 | £189 |
| 2019 | £270 | £267 |
| 2020 | £321 | £216 |
| 2021 | £279 | £268 |
| 2022 | £403 | £362 |
| 2023 | £291 | £254 |
| 2024 | £391 | £335 |
| 2025 | £335 | £274 |
| 2026 | £343 | £416 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 7NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | Rose Cottage, Chepstow, NP16 7NS | Detached | Freehold | £584,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Chapel Lodge, Chepstow, NP16 7NU | Detached | Freehold | £584,000 |
In the NP16 7NS postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP16 7NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brockweir Village Shop | Bailey Lane, Forest of Dean, NP16 7NW | Walking directions to Brockweir Village Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NP16 7NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris McFarling
St. Briavels - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP16 7NS records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NP16 7NS in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £440,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
NP16 7NS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering NP16 7NS is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris McFarling (Green Party).