NP16 6RW is in Mynyddbach, Chepstow and Monmouth district. NP16 6RW is located in the Shirenewton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mynyddbach, Chepstow, NP16 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP16 6RN, NP16 6SW, NP16 6BU, NP16 6RP, NP16 6RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP16 6RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP16 6RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 18.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 67.5% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 55.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NP16 6RW this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 53.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.4% | 94.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP16 6RW was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NP16 6RW has the 24th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 144th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trees, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-08-22 | £684,727 |
| New House, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-02-14 | £650,776 |
| Ash Tree House, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-04-08 | £830,950 |
| Ashlea, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-03-24 | £735,298 |
| Green Cottage, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-10-03 | £514,530 |
NP16 6RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NP16 6RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP16 6RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirenewton Junior & Infant School Shirenewton , Chepstow NP16 6RN | - not rated | 256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mounton House Special School Pwllmeyric , Chepstow NP16 6LA | - not rated | 4,733 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Indian Dining | Tredegar Arms, Ditch Hill Lane | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman Hotel | The Huntsman, Usk Road | 198 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | Usk Road | 198 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 | 95.2% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.