NP16 5AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Channel View, 0.1km from Bulwark in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Bulwark and Thornwell ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP16 5AG represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 32.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP16 5AG are sourced from Output Area W00008251 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANNEL VIEW, NP16 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANNEL VIEW, NP16 5AG.
338
37
£ 38,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NP16 5AG is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 32.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5AG. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 228,000
5 sales · Mean £ 229,900
Terraced
£ 211,250
14 sales · Mean £ 203,532
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP16 5AG has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- MRH Chepstow (BP)1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- MRH Chepstow (BP)1.0 km
- Wye Valley Country Store Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Two Rivers0.9 km
- The Two Rivers0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chepstow Athletic Club0.6 km
- Chepstow Town Football Club0.9 km
- Chepstow Athletic Club0.6 km
- Chepstow Town Football Club0.9 km
- Thornwell Football Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chang Le0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Chang Le0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Golden Fish Bar0.9 km
- Nellies Cafe at Wye Valley Country Store0.8 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.3 km
- Efes BBQ Kebab0.4 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lidl Store0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lidl Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow1.3 km
- Caldicot7.6 km
- Severn Beach7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pembroke Road0.1 km
- Burnt Barn Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Avenue0.2 km
- Alpha Road0.2 km
- Meads Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165AG · Data under Open Government Licence