Fountain Way is in Chepstow and in Monmouthshire district. NP16 5SZ 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 Fountain Way, Chepstow, NP16 5SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP16 5TB, NP16 5GB, NP16 5TA, NP16 5TD, NP16 5GE, NP16 5FA, NP16 5TE, NP16 5GF, NP16 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP16 5SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 48.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP16 5SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 46.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 34.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 54.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 19.5% | 20.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 11.2% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 28.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.7% | 90.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fountain Way was 175.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.2% higher than the Bulwark and Thornwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fountain Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bulwark and Thornwell and the 26th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.
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 Fountain Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-01-25 | £246,217 |
| 5 Fountain Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2017-01-13 | £220,580 |
| 7 Fountain Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2007-03-16 | £267,390 |
| 7 Fountain Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2003-12-19 | £314,545 |
| 3 Fountain Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-04-16 | £249,646 |
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tutshill Church of England Primary School Coleford Road , Tutshill NP16 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,802 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 | 2,461 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 | 299 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembroke Primary School Fairfield Road , Bulwark NP6 5JN | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service Boverton House , Bullwark Road NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Bulwark Road , Chepstow NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mounton House Special School Pwllmeyric , Chepstow NP16 6LA | - not rated | 2,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | The Old Farm Shopping Centre, 1 Denbigh Drive | 100 yd | |
| Nellies Cafe at Wye Valley Country Store | Unit 4 Beaufort Park | 262 yd | |
| Atalian | Unit 1, Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwell Football Club | Thornwell Pavilion | 72 yd | |
| Chepstow Rugby Football Club Ltd | Lower Western Avenue | 564 yd | |
| The Two Brewers Ltd | The Two Brewers, Thornwell Road | 651 yd | |
| Burnt Barn Community - Social Club | Burnt Barn Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Old Farm Shopping Centre | 103 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.