NP16 5DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albion Square, 0.1km from Chepstow in Chepstow. Administratively it sits within Chepstow Castle and Larkfield ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP16 5DA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DA are sourced from Output Area W00008260 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION SQUARE, NP16 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION SQUARE, NP16 5DA.
261
46
£ 38,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP16 5DA's 60% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP16 5DA. The average age is 45.5. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP16 5DA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Offa's Mead Academy
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Tell Me Wine0.4 km
- Tell Me Wine0.4 km
- Sweet Cuisine0.3 km
- Talafigo0.0 km
- Chateau BonBon0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Woodfield House0.6 km
- Beaufort Hotel0.3 km
- Greenman Backpackers Ltd0.2 km
- The First Hurdle Guest House/Stone Rock Pizza0.4 km
- Woodfield House0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Three Tuns0.4 km
- Five Alls Public House0.3 km
- Panevino0.6 km
- The Bellhanger0.3 km
- The Boat Inn0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Chepstow Races Limited1.0 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- Parsons Bakery0.3 km
- Una Vita0.6 km
- Chepstow Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Eastern Flavas1.0 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar1.0 km
- Wonder Food1.0 km
- Eastern Flavas1.0 km
- Kibbys Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer0.0 km
- Marks and Spencer0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chepstow0.4 km
- Caldicot8.5 km
- Severn Beach9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 10.0 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 20.0 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 30.0 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 40.0 km
- Chepstow Bus Station Stand 50.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NP165DA · Data under Open Government Licence