Mathern Road is in Bulwark, Chepstow and in Monmouthshire district. NP16 5JT is located in the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mathern Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP16 5JJ, NP16 5JS, NP16 5BH, NP16 5JD, NP16 5JF, NP16 5BE, NP16 5JR, NP16 5JP, NP16 5JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP16 5JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 41.9% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 43% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 44.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 19.8% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 19.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 96.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 92.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mathern Road was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Bulwark and Thornwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mathern Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bulwark and Thornwell and the 105th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Lodge Mathern Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-02-28 | £205,037 |
| 32 Mathern Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-10-05 | £147,787 |
| 30 Mathern Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-10-05 | £162,915 |
| 26 Mathern Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-04-23 | £267,067 |
| 22 Mathern Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2005-09-30 | £228,263 |
NP16 5JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offa's Mead Academy Beachley Road , Sedbury NP16 7DT | 1out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tutshill Church of England Primary School Coleford Road , Tutshill NP16 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Beachley Road , Sedbury NP16 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service Boverton House , Bullwark Road NP16 5JE | - not rated | 341 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Bulwark Road , Chepstow NP16 5JE | - not rated | 341 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembroke Primary School Fairfield Road , Bulwark NP6 5JN | - not rated | 391 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chepstow School Welsh Street , Chepstow NP16 5LR | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Dell Primary School Welsh Street , Chepstow NP16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Yes Pizza | Unit 2 Bulwark Road | 296 yd | |
| Efes BBQ Kebab | 3 Bulwark Shopping Centre | 296 yd | |
| New Garden | 36a Moor Street | 788 yd | |
| Coffee @ Upcycle | Unit 4 Station Yard Industrial Estate | 866 yd | |
| Whirlikidz | Unit 2, School Hill Trading Estate | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Athletic Club | Mathern Road | 3 yd | |
| Chepstow Town Football Club | Larkfield Park, Newport Road | 414 yd | |
| Burnt Barn Community - Social Club | Burnt Barn Road | 819 yd | |
| Chepstow Conservative Club | 10 Moor Street | 824 yd | |
| The Queens Head Micro Pub | 12 Moor Street | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Le | Unit 2 Bulwark Road | 174 yd | |
| Kibbys Fish Bar | 48A Bulwark Road | 296 yd | |
| Wonder Food | Unit 4, Eurohouse, Bulwark Road | 296 yd | |
| Eastern Flavas | 51 Bulwark Road | 296 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3A, 51-55 Bulwark Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Store | Bulwark Road | 407 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 5 Thomas Street Arcade, Thomas Street | 883 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Station Road | 996 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.