Orchard Farm Close is in Sedbury, Chepstow and in Forest Of Dean district. NP16 7BG is located in the Tidenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Farm Close, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP16 7HA, NP16 7HT, NP16 7BA, NP16 7AP, NP16 7AR, NP16 7BB, NP16 7BD, NP16 7AW, NP16 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP16 7BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.7% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.3% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.5% | 36.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 44.5% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 51% | 47.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 40% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 11.3% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.8% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 23.5% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 33.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 98% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 89.5% | 93% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 93% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Farm Close was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the St. Briavels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Farm Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St. Briavels and the 70th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Orchard Farm Close, Chepstow, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-09-05 | £340,000 |
| 3 Orchard Farm Close, Chepstow, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-22 | £338,727 |
| 7 Orchard Farm Close, Chepstow, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-10-09 | £343,220 |
| 8 Orchard Farm Close, Chepstow, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-03-26 | £323,492 |
| 2 Orchard Farm Close, Chepstow, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2019-10-18 | £325,579 |
NP16 7BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tutshill Church of England Primary School Coleford Road , Tutshill NP16 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,227 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 | 760 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 | 1,469 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Bulwark Road , Chepstow NP16 5JE | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembroke Primary School Fairfield Road , Bulwark NP6 5JN | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornwell Primary School Thornwell Road , Bulwark NP16 5NT | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dean Close St John's Castleford Hill , Tutshill NP16 7LE | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbury Space | The Gaff Youth Centre, 11 King Alfreds Road | 410 yd | |
| The Big Bean Cafe | Wyedean School And Sixth Form Centre, Beachley Road | 575 yd | |
| The Big Bean Cafe | Wyedean School, Beachley Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbury Pub Limited | The Village Inn, Beachley Road | 547 yd | |
| Tidenham Royal British Legion | Grahamstown Road, Sedbury | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingz Burgerz | 15 King Alfreds Road, Sedbury | 421 yd | |
| Chepstow Sedbury Ltd | Unit 3, Beachley Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Beachley Road, Sedbury | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Offas Mead Academy BEACHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Forest Leisure Sedbury BEACHLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 839 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% |
| Median download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.