Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

TEMPEST DRIVE, NP16 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEMPEST DRIVE, NP16 5AY.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP16 5AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP16 5AY — age 50, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.

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

NP16 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tempest Drive, 0.6km from Cas-Gwent in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.

For serious buyers, NP16 5AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £325k, up 14.5% 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area W00009816 (shared with 17 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 5AY. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 302,500

6 sales · Mean £ 289,158

Detached

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 355,390

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 283,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NP16 5AY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Offa's Mead Academy

Good127 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Tell Me Wine0.9 km
  • Tell Me Wine0.9 km
  • Sweet Cuisine0.8 km
  • Talafigo0.5 km
  • Chateau BonBon0.8 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Three Tuns0.9 km
  • Five Alls Public House0.8 km
  • The Bellhanger0.9 km
  • The Three Tuns0.9 km
  • The Bellhanger0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Chepstow Races Limited0.7 km
  • Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.9 km
  • Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.9 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Beaufort Hotel0.8 km
  • Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.7 km
  • The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.9 km
  • The George Hotel0.6 km
  • The Two Rivers0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.5 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Green Chilli0.5 km
  • No 12 Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Green Chilli0.5 km
  • The Pantry0.8 km
  • Chang Le0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow0.9 km
  • Caldicot8.0 km
  • Severn Tunnel Junction8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Hospital Grounds0.1 km
  • Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
  • Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
  • Vauxhall Road Surgery0.2 km
  • St Lawrence Park Estate0.3 km