Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

ST LAWRENCE ROAD, NP16 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LAWRENCE ROAD, NP16 5BJ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP16 5BJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP16 5BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NP16 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Lawrence Road, 0.6km from Hardwick Village in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Mount Pleasant ward and the Monmouth constituency.

For serious buyers, NP16 5BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area W00008253 (shared with 25 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 5BJ. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 512,500

6 sales · Mean £ 493,666

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

NP16 5BJ has low crime rates — 5 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Chepstow Races Limited0.9 km
  • Bwyty Mythos0.8 km
  • Marmalade House Vintage Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • New Garden0.7 km
  • The Cwtch Cafe Ltd0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Mrs M Bartlett @ Chepstow WI Market & Country Market0.9 km
  • Mrs M Bartlett @ Chepstow WI Market & Country Market0.9 km
  • European Mini Market0.8 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The George Hotel0.8 km
  • The Two Rivers0.3 km
  • Greenman Backpackers Ltd1.0 km
  • The George Hotel0.8 km
  • The Two Rivers0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.6 km
  • Chepstow Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.3 km
  • Pitchers Sports Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • The Queens Head Micro Pub0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.7 km
  • Lidl Store1.0 km
  • Lidl Store1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chang Le0.7 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Chang Le0.7 km
  • No 12 Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow1.0 km
  • Caldicot7.8 km
  • Severn Tunnel Junction8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkfield Garage0.2 km
  • Larkfield Garage0.2 km
  • Community Hospital Grounds0.2 km
  • Chepstow Community Hosp0.2 km
  • Chepstow Community Hosp0.3 km