Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

MOUNTON ROAD, NP16 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTON ROAD, NP16 5BS.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft8
Public order7
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Offa's Mead Academy

Good127 pupils1.3 km
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Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1074 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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