Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

CHANNEL VIEW, NP16 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANNEL VIEW, NP16 5AH.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP16 5AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP16 5AH's 70% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.

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

NP16 5AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Channel View, 0.2km from Bulwark in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Bulwark and Thornwell ward and the Monmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 2.4% 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 5AH are sourced from Output Area W00008247 (shared with 7 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 5AH. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 181,500

Terraced

£ 199,000

5 sales · Mean £ 187,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP16 5AH has low crime rates — 9 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 behaviour10
Other theft4
Public order3
Shoplifting1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • MRH Chepstow (BP)0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • MRH Chepstow (BP)0.8 km
  • Wye Valley Country Store Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Two Rivers0.8 km
  • The Two Rivers0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.5 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.5 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Burnt Barn Community - Clwb Cymdeithasol0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chang Le0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Chang Le0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Golden Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Nellies Cafe at Wye Valley Country Store0.9 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.4 km
  • Efes BBQ Kebab0.4 km
  • Golden Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Lidl Store0.4 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Lidl Store0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow1.3 km
  • Caldicot7.5 km
  • Severn Beach7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pembroke Road0.1 km
  • Sycamore Avenue0.2 km
  • Brunel Road0.2 km
  • Chepstow Cemetery0.3 km
  • Mathern Road0.3 km