Living in NP16, Monmouthshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NP16 in Monmouthshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Monmouthshire: £332,145, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around NP16
84 recorded home sales on the streets around central NP16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £380,000 and a range from £135,000 to £787,500. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MOUNT WAY, NP16 5NF | detached | £580,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 70 ST KINGSMARK AVENUE, NP16 5LY | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 41 PIERCEFIELD AVENUE, NP16 5JB | detached | £439,500 | 2026-05-14 |
| 15 PRIORY CLOSE, NP16 5ND | semi-detached | £335,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 4 NORMANDY WAY, NP16 5NB | semi-detached | £365,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 14 WINTOUR CLOSE, NP16 5LE | detached | £307,500 | 2026-04-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Offa's Mead | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Dean Close St John's | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Tutshill Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Dean Close St John's.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NP16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 30.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
56 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NP16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about NP16
What is the average house price in NP16?
The average sold price in Monmouthshire is £332,145 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NP16?
Prices in Monmouthshire are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NP16?
The median of 84 recorded sales around central NP16 in the last 2 years is £380,000, ranging from £135,000 to £787,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NP16?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central NP16, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NP16?
56 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NP16 at risk of flooding?
Central NP16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NP16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £380,000; 56 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NP16 safe?
56 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NP16 or NP26, NP16 or BS35, NP16 or GL15.
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