Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

CHANNEL VIEW, NP16 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANNEL VIEW, NP16 5AJ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NP16 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP16 5AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP16 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Channel View, 0.3km from Bulwark in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Bulwark and Thornwell ward and the Monmouth constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area W00008249 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5AJ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

7 sales · Mean £ 214,564

Semi-Detached

£ 227,500

4 sales · Mean £ 219,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP16 5AJ has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • MRH Chepstow (BP)0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • MRH Chepstow (BP)0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Two Rivers0.7 km
  • The Two Rivers0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.4 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.7 km
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.4 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.7 km
  • Burnt Barn Community - Clwb Cymdeithasol0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chang Le0.5 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Chang Le0.5 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.4 km
  • Efes BBQ Kebab0.4 km
  • O Yes Pizza0.4 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.4 km
  • Efes BBQ Kebab0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Store0.4 km
  • Lidl Store0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow1.3 km
  • Caldicot7.5 km
  • Severn Beach7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brunel Road0.1 km
  • Chepstow Cemetery0.1 km
  • Mathern Road0.1 km
  • Pembroke Road0.2 km
  • Sycamore Avenue0.3 km