Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

BEECHGROVE, NP16 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHGROVE, NP16 5BE.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP16 5BE — age 53, 91% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £315k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

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

NP16 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beechgrove, 0.4km from Hardwick Village in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Chepstow Castle and Larkfield ward and the Monmouth constituency.

For serious buyers, NP16 5BE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 £315k, down 13.6% 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area W00008130 (shared with 15 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 5BE. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 362,333

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

7 sales · Mean £ 281,778

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

NP16 5BE has low crime rates — 10 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Offa's Mead Academy

Good127 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Mrs M Bartlett @ Chepstow WI Market & Country Market0.9 km
  • Mrs M Bartlett @ Chepstow WI Market & Country Market0.9 km
  • European Mini Market0.9 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The George Hotel0.8 km
  • The Two Rivers0.3 km
  • The George Hotel0.8 km
  • The Two Rivers0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.1 km
  • Chepstow Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.3 km
  • The Queens Head Micro Pub0.8 km
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bwyty Mythos0.9 km
  • First Class Cafe0.9 km
  • Marmalade House Vintage Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • New Garden0.7 km
  • The Cwtch Cafe Ltd1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer0.8 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.8 km
  • Lidl Store0.5 km
  • Lidl Store0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chang Le0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Chang Le0.3 km
  • No 12 Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow0.9 km
  • Caldicot7.8 km
  • Severn Beach8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Grove0.1 km
  • Paddock0.3 km
  • Old Bulwark Road0.3 km
  • High Beech0.3 km
  • Mathern Road0.3 km