Postcode NP16 7PJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the St. Briavels area 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 median sale price in St. Briavels is £405,000 (around £335 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,000 and £584,000. The nearest station is Chepstow, about 5.1 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 England, 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 7PJ.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near NP16 7PJ 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Yewgreen Farm | Small | Walking directions to Yewgreen Farm |
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £335 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 | £440,000 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £270,000 | £326 |
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 | £448,750 | £243,000 |
| 2026 | £584,000 | £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 | £338 | £284 |
| 2026 | £365 | £416 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP16 7PJ.
| 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 7PJ postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP16 7PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 7PJ, 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 7PJ 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NP16 7PJ in St. Briavels is £405,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
NP16 7PJ 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 7PJ is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris McFarling (Green Party).