NP16 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Beech Lane, 0.5km from Hardwick Village in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Chepstow Castle and Larkfield ward and the Monmouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP16, NP16 5BQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 96% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area W00008131 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH BEECH LANE, NP16 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH BEECH LANE, NP16 5BQ.
273
59
£ 38,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP16 5BQ 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 96% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, NP16 5BQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £462k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5BQ. The average age is 59.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,300
7 sales · Mean £ 419,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
NP16 5BQ has low crime rates — 8 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Mrs M Bartlett @ Chepstow WI Market & Country Market1.0 km
- Mrs M Bartlett @ Chepstow WI Market & Country Market1.0 km
- European Mini Market0.9 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- MRH Chepstow (BP)0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The George Hotel0.9 km
- The Two Rivers0.3 km
- The George Hotel0.9 km
- The Two Rivers0.3 km
- Wyelands Estate1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chepstow Athletic Club0.3 km
- Chepstow Conservative Club0.8 km
- Chepstow Town Football Club0.3 km
- The Queens Head Micro Pub0.8 km
- Chepstow Athletic Club0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bwyty Mythos0.9 km
- Marmalade House Vintage Tea Rooms1.0 km
- New Garden0.8 km
- Whirlikidz1.0 km
- Mythos Restaurant0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
- Lidl Store0.6 km
- Lidl Store0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chang Le0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Chang Le0.4 km
- No 12 Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow1.0 km
- Caldicot7.7 km
- Severn Beach8.3 km
Bus Stops
- High Beech0.2 km
- Paddock0.2 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Larkfield Garage0.3 km
- Larkfield Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165BQ · Data under Open Government Licence