Postcode report
Is NP16 7NX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NP16 7NX: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP16 7NX is a postcode in Tidenham, Forest of Dean, South West, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP16 7NX, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP16 7NX are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 7NX 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 8/10.
For property prices near NP16 7NX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 39 rolling sales, down 6.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP16 7NX 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.
Local change around NP16 7NX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NP16 7NX
Is NP16 7NX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% 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 7NX?
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 demographics are available for NP16 7NX?
LocaleIQ matched NP16 7NX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP16 7NX?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP16 7NX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.