NP16 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tempest Drive, 0.6km from Cas-Gwent in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NP16 5AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 14.5% 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area W00009816 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEMPEST DRIVE, NP16 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEMPEST DRIVE, NP16 5AY.
258
50
£ 52,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5AY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP16 5AY — age 50, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5AY. The average age is 49.5. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,500
6 sales · Mean £ 289,158
Detached
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 355,390
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 283,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP16 5AY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Offa's Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Tell Me Wine0.9 km
- Tell Me Wine0.9 km
- Sweet Cuisine0.8 km
- Talafigo0.5 km
- Chateau BonBon0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Five Alls Public House0.8 km
- The Bellhanger0.9 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- The Bellhanger0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Chepstow Races Limited0.7 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
- Parsons Bakery0.9 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
- Parsons Bakery0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Beaufort Hotel0.8 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.7 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.9 km
- The George Hotel0.6 km
- The Two Rivers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Green Chilli0.5 km
- No 12 Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Green Chilli0.5 km
- The Pantry0.8 km
- Chang Le0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.9 km
- Caldicot8.0 km
- Severn Tunnel Junction8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Community Hospital Grounds0.1 km
- Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
- Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
- Vauxhall Road Surgery0.2 km
- St Lawrence Park Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165AY · Data under Open Government Licence