NP16 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mounton Road, 0.6km from Hardwick Village in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP16 5BL 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 11 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area W00009816 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNTON ROAD, NP16 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTON ROAD, NP16 5BL.
258
50
£ 52,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5BL 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.
Area Character
NP16 5BL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5BL. 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
Economic Activity
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 2025-11)
NP16 5BL has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Offa's Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Five Alls Public House0.8 km
- The Bellhanger0.8 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- The Bellhanger0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Chepstow Races Limited0.7 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
- Parsons Bakery0.8 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
- Parsons Bakery0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Eastern Flavas1.0 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar1.0 km
- Wonder Food1.0 km
- Eastern Flavas1.0 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Beaufort Hotel0.8 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.7 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.8 km
- The George Hotel0.6 km
- The Two Rivers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.9 km
- Caldicot8.0 km
- Severn Tunnel Junction8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Community Hospital Grounds0.1 km
- Vauxhall Road Surgery0.2 km
- Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
- Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
- St Lawrence Park Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165BL · Data under Open Government Licence