NP16 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mounton Road, 0.3km from Cas-Gwent in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NP16 5BS is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £483k, up 26.2% 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area W00008258 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNTON ROAD, NP16 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTON ROAD, NP16 5BS.
312
48
£ 52,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5BS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NP16 5BS's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £483k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £483k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 525,000
7 sales · Mean £ 507,071
Terraced
£ 277,000
1 sales · Mean £ 277,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP16 5BS has low crime rates — 15 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
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Tell Me Wine0.6 km
- Tell Me Wine0.6 km
- Sweet Cuisine0.6 km
- Talafigo0.2 km
- Chateau BonBon0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Woodfield House0.8 km
- Beaufort Hotel0.5 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.5 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.6 km
- Woodfield House0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Three Tuns0.7 km
- Five Alls Public House0.5 km
- Panevino0.8 km
- The Bellhanger0.6 km
- The Boat Inn1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Chepstow Races Limited0.8 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.7 km
- Parsons Bakery0.6 km
- Una Vita0.8 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.7 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Eastern Flavas0.9 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wonder Food0.9 km
- Eastern Flavas0.9 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.6 km
- Caldicot8.2 km
- Severn Beach9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Vauxhall Road Surgery0.1 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 50.2 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 40.2 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165BS · Data under Open Government Licence