NP16 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Hill, 0.2km from Chepstow in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Chepstow Castle and Larkfield ward and the Monmouth constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k. 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 5BZ are sourced from Output Area W00008262 (shared with 206 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL HILL, NP16 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL HILL, NP16 5BZ.
246
40
£ 38,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP16 5BZ — age 40, 38% ownership, 56% 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 5BZ. The average age is 39.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 233,000
11 sales · Mean £ 206,990
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
4 sales · Mean £ 163,000
Flat
£ 136,000
4 sales · Mean £ 138,750
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP16 5BZ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
31 nearby- Tell Me Wine0.3 km
- Tell Me Wine0.3 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Woodfield House0.6 km
- Beaufort Hotel0.2 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.2 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.3 km
- Woodfield House0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Three Tuns0.4 km
- Five Alls Public House0.3 km
- Panevino0.6 km
- The Bellhanger0.3 km
- The Boat Inn0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- Parsons Bakery0.3 km
- Una Vita0.5 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- Parsons Bakery0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Store1.0 km
- Lidl Store1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Eastern Flavas0.9 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wonder Food0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.2 km
- Caldicot8.6 km
- Severn Beach9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Garden City Way0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Garden City Way0.2 km
- Chepstow Rail Station0.2 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 10.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165BZ · Data under Open Government Licence