Burnt Barn Road is in Bulwark, Chepstow and in Monmouthshire district. NP16 5NG is located in the Bulwark and Thornwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnt Barn Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP16 5NQ, NP16 5NH, NP16 5NN, NP16 5RS, NP16 5RP, NP16 5NJ, NP16 5NL, NP16 5RQ, NP16 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP16 5NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 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 | 26.3% | 30% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 47.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.5% | 33.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 46.6% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 13.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 23.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 16.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 22.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnt Barn Road was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Bulwark and Thornwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnt Barn Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bulwark and Thornwell and the 134th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2023-05-04 | £259,769 |
| 52 Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-07 | £228,132 |
| 48 Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-06-30 | £272,520 |
| 36 Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-02-26 | £331,851 |
| 34 Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2015-10-02 | £262,388 |
NP16 5NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tutshill Church of England Primary School Coleford Road , Tutshill NP16 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,475 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 | 2,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwell Primary School Thornwell Road , Bulwark NP16 5NT | - not rated | 467 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembroke Primary School Fairfield Road , Bulwark NP6 5JN | - not rated | 638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service Boverton House , Bullwark Road NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Bulwark Road , Chepstow NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mounton House Special School Pwllmeyric , Chepstow NP16 6LA | - not rated | 1,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellies Cafe at Wye Valley Country Store | Unit 4 Beaufort Park | 514 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | The Old Farm Shopping Centre, 1 Denbigh Drive | 574 yd | |
| O Yes Pizza | Unit 2 Bulwark Road | 791 yd | |
| Efes BBQ Kebab | 3 Bulwark Shopping Centre | 791 yd | |
| Atalian | Unit 1, Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Rugby Football Club Ltd | Lower Western Avenue | 110 yd | |
| Burnt Barn Community - Social Club | Burnt Barn Road | 233 yd | |
| The Two Brewers Ltd | The Two Brewers, Thornwell Road | 273 yd | |
| Thornwell Football Club | Thornwell Pavilion | 607 yd | |
| Chepstow Athletic Club | Mathern Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3A, 51-55 Bulwark Road | 700 yd | |
| Wonder Food | Unit 4, Eurohouse, Bulwark Road | 791 yd | |
| Eastern Flavas | 51 Bulwark Road | 791 yd | |
| Kibbys Fish Bar | 48A Bulwark Road | 791 yd | |
| Chang Le | Unit 2 Bulwark Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Old Farm Shopping Centre | 575 yd | |
| Lidl Store | Bulwark Road | 700 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.8% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.