NP16 — CHEPSTOW | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP16 is £397,530, which is 46% above the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP16 cost 38.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP16 have risen 12.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£501,096	454
Semi-detached	£291,543	253
Terraced	£276,382	304
Flat	£206,510	56
All types	£397,530	1134

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP16 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP16 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tutshill Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dean Close St John's	Other	Not inspected	mi
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Lift Offa's Mead	Primary	Good	mi
Thornwell Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

94,930

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP16 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP16 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP16 — CHEPSTOW

Area Summary

NP16 (CHEPSTOW) offers above-average property prices (£397,530, 39% above national average), low crime (89% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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NP15

USK

£457K

▼ 11.9% YoY

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NEWPORT

£370K

▼ 8.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP16?

The average house price in NP16 (CHEPSTOW) is £397,530, based on 1134 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.0% over the past year.

Is NP16 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP16 is significantly below the national average (8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP16?

There are 11 schools in or near NP16. 9% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP16?

Council tax in NP16 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP16?

The average broadband download speed in NP16 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP16 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 94,930.