NP16 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hardwick Avenue, 0.2km from Chepstow in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Chepstow Castle and Larkfield ward and the Monmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, up 224.6% 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area W00008260 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDWICK AVENUE, NP16 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICK AVENUE, NP16 5DJ.
261
46
£ 38,700 /yr
54%
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
NP16 5DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £373k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 224.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5DJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 317,000
3 sales · Mean £ 439,000
Terraced
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Flat
£ 171,000
2 sales · Mean £ 171,000
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
2 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP16 5DJ has low crime rates — 24 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 Wine0.5 km
- Tell Me Wine0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Woodfield House0.7 km
- Beaufort Hotel0.4 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.4 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.5 km
- Woodfield House0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Three Tuns0.6 km
- Five Alls Public House0.4 km
- Panevino0.7 km
- The Bellhanger0.4 km
- The Boat Inn0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.6 km
- Parsons Bakery0.4 km
- Una Vita0.7 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.6 km
- Parsons Bakery0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Store0.9 km
- Lidl Store0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Eastern Flavas0.8 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wonder Food0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.4 km
- Caldicot8.4 km
- Severn Beach8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Garden City Way0.1 km
- Garden City Way0.1 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 50.2 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 40.2 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165DJ · Data under Open Government Licence