Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

NEWPORT ROAD, NP16 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, NP16 5BB.

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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 5BB 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
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NP16 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NP16 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newport Road, 0.7km from Hardwick Village in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.

For families considering a move, NP16 5BB represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BB 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 5BB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

NP16 5BB has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Talafigo1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Wyelands Estate0.8 km
  • Wyelands Estate0.8 km
  • The Two Rivers0.4 km
  • The Two Rivers0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.9 km
  • Efes BBQ Kebab0.8 km
  • O Yes Pizza0.8 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.9 km
  • Efes BBQ Kebab0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Store0.9 km
  • Lidl Store0.9 km
  • Marks and Spencer1.0 km
  • Marks and Spencer1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Eastern Flavas0.8 km
  • Kibbys Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Wonder Food0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Chepstow Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Queens Head Micro Pub1.0 km
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.6 km
  • Chepstow Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow1.2 km
  • Caldicot7.5 km
  • Severn Tunnel Junction8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High Beech0.2 km
  • Larkfield Garage0.2 km
  • Larkfield Garage0.2 km
  • Paddock0.3 km