Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

WARWICK CLOSE, NP16 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARWICK CLOSE, NP16 5BU.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP16 5BU 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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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NP16 5BU is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £486k reflects the demand.

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

NP16 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warwick Close, 0.6km 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 5BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area W00008131 (shared with 10 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 5BU. 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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 486,000

1 sales · Mean £ 486,000

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

NP16 5BU has low crime rates — 11 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • European Mini Market1.0 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • MRH Chepstow (BP)0.4 km
  • Trim's Towngate Butchery1.0 km
  • Welsh Street Stores1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The George Hotel1.0 km
  • The Two Rivers0.4 km
  • The George Hotel1.0 km
  • The Two Rivers0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.2 km
  • Chepstow Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Chepstow Town Football Club0.4 km
  • The Queens Head Micro Pub0.9 km
  • Chepstow Athletic Club0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bwyty Mythos1.0 km
  • New Garden0.9 km
  • Mythos Restaurant1.0 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.5 km
  • Efes BBQ Kebab0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer1.0 km
  • Marks and Spencer1.0 km
  • Lidl Store0.5 km
  • Lidl Store0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chang Le0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Chang Le0.4 km
  • No 12 Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chepstow1.1 km
  • Caldicot7.6 km
  • Severn Beach8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Paddock0.1 km
  • Beech Grove0.2 km
  • Chepstow Cemetery0.2 km
  • High Beech0.2 km
  • Brunel Road0.2 km