NP16 5BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cas-Gwent in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP16 5BR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 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 5BR are sourced from Output Area W00008258 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP16 5BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP16 5BR.
312
48
£ 52,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5BR 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
No single demographic signal dominates NP16 5BR — age 48, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BR. The average age is 48.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP16 5BR has low crime rates — 17 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 Wine0.7 km
- Tell Me Wine0.7 km
- Sweet Cuisine0.6 km
- Talafigo0.3 km
- Chateau BonBon0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Woodfield House0.9 km
- Beaufort Hotel0.6 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.6 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.7 km
- Woodfield House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Three Tuns0.7 km
- Five Alls Public House0.6 km
- Panevino0.9 km
- The Bellhanger0.7 km
- The Three Tuns0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Chepstow Races Limited0.8 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.7 km
- Parsons Bakery0.7 km
- Una Vita0.9 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.7 km
- + 33 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.7 km
- Caldicot8.2 km
- Severn Beach9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Vauxhall Road Surgery0.1 km
- Community Hospital Grounds0.3 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 50.3 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 40.3 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 30.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165BR · Data under Open Government Licence