Sycamore Avenue is in Bulwark, Chepstow and in Monmouth district. NP16 5RH 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 Sycamore Avenue, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP16 5RJ, NP16 5RG, NP16 5RE, NP16 5RL, NP16 5RF, NP16 5RD, NP16 5AH, NP16 5AG, NP16 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP16 5RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 34.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 41.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 23.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 12.8% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 25.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Avenue was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Bulwark and Thornwell average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Sycamore Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bulwark and Thornwell and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sycamore Avenue, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-10-06 | £203,147 |
| 7 Sycamore Avenue, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2023-05-26 | £251,767 |
| 20 Sycamore Avenue, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-11-04 | £305,959 |
| 38 Sycamore Avenue, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-10-29 | £227,533 |
| 26 Sycamore Avenue, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2021-09-29 | £274,494 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offa's Mead Academy Beachley Road , Sedbury NP16 7DT | 1out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tutshill Church of England Primary School Coleford Road , Tutshill NP16 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Primary School Fairfield Road , Bulwark NP6 5JN | - not rated | 353 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornwell Primary School Thornwell Road , Bulwark NP16 5NT | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service Boverton House , Bullwark Road NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Bulwark Road , Chepstow NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mounton House Special School Pwllmeyric , Chepstow NP16 6LA | - not rated | 1,207 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 | 528 yd | |
| Efes BBQ Kebab | 3 Bulwark Shopping Centre | 528 yd | |
| Nellies Cafe at Wye Valley Country Store | Unit 4 Beaufort Park | 917 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | The Old Farm Shopping Centre, 1 Denbigh Drive | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Barn Community - Social Club | Burnt Barn Road | 317 yd | |
| Chepstow Rugby Football Club Ltd | Lower Western Avenue | 513 yd | |
| The Two Brewers Ltd | The Two Brewers, Thornwell Road | 517 yd | |
| Chepstow Athletic Club | Mathern Road | 682 yd | |
| Thornwell Football Club | Thornwell Pavilion | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3A, 51-55 Bulwark Road | 484 yd | |
| Kibbys Fish Bar | 48A Bulwark Road | 528 yd | |
| Wonder Food | Unit 4, Eurohouse, Bulwark Road | 528 yd | |
| Eastern Flavas | 51 Bulwark Road | 528 yd | |
| Chang Le | Unit 2 Bulwark Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Store | Bulwark Road | 484 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Old Farm Shopping Centre | 981 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.