NP16 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Striguil Road, 0.2km from Bulwark in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Bulwark and Thornwell ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP16 5AQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 £195k. 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 5AQ are sourced from Output Area W00008247 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRIGUIL ROAD, NP16 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRIGUIL ROAD, NP16 5AQ.
276
43
£ 38,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5AQ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP16 5AQ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP16 5AQ 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Two Rivers0.8 km
- The Two Rivers0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Chepstow Athletic Club0.4 km
- Chepstow Town Football Club0.8 km
- Chepstow Athletic Club0.4 km
- Chepstow Town Football Club0.8 km
- Burnt Barn Community - Clwb Cymdeithasol0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chang Le0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Chang Le0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Golden Fish Bar1.0 km
- Nellies Cafe at Wye Valley Country Store1.0 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.3 km
- Efes BBQ Kebab0.3 km
- Golden Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Lidl Store0.3 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Lidl Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow1.2 km
- Caldicot7.6 km
- Severn Beach7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pembroke Road0.1 km
- Pembroke School0.2 km
- Meads Court0.2 km
- Brunel Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165AQ · Data under Open Government Licence