Postcode report
NP16 5AU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NP16 5AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP16 5AU is a postcode in Bulwark and Thornwell, Monmouthshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP16 5AU, then scores the surrounding small area 85/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP16 5AU are safety and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP16 5AU is based on Monmouthshire 007 Census 2021. It covers 9,361 residents, 72 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NP16 5AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 143 rolling sales, down 6.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP16 5AU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP16 5AU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NP16 5AU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP16 5AU
Is NP16 5AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 85/100 (top 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP16 5AU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP16 5AU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP16 5AU?
LocaleIQ matched NP16 5AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP16 5AU?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 143 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP16 5AU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.