About Chepstow/Cas-Gwent

Chepstow, known as Cas-Gwent in Welsh, is a town in Monmouthshire, south-east Wales, situated on the banks of the River Wye where it meets the Severn Estuary. The town is notable for its historic castle, one of the earliest stone castles in Britain, which dates back to the 11th century and offers views across the river. The castle is a prominent landmark and a significant example of Norman architecture. Chepstow is also home to the Chepstow Racecourse, one of the oldest in the UK, which hosts regular racing events throughout the year. The town has a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with a central shopping area and several local amenities. Its location near the border with England makes it accessible for day trips and regional travel. The postcode area NP16 covers the town and surrounding areas.

School Ratings in Chepstow/Cas-Gwent

Chepstow/Cas-Gwent is served by 17 schools. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Chepstow/Cas-Gwent

Property prices average £366K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £467K.

Deprivation and Employment in Chepstow/Cas-Gwent

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Chepstow/Cas-Gwent falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Chepstow/Cas-Gwent

Most properties in Chepstow/Cas-Gwent can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,509 sales

Average Price £366K
£100 — £4.5M
Detached £467K 1,416
Semi £281K 750
Terraced £255K 815
Flat £215K 243

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

3 Primary
1 Secondary
13 Other
St Mary's R.C. Primary School 0.2 miles Chepstow School 0.4 miles The Dell Primary School 0.4 miles Lift Offa's Mead Primary Good 0.5 miles Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary 0.6 miles Dean Close St John's 0.7 miles Thornwell Primary School 0.9 miles Mounton House Special School 1.1 miles Tutshill Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service 1.3 miles Shirenewton Junior & Infant School 3.4 miles Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School 4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Chepstow/Cas-Gwent IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Chepstow/Cas-Gwent in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
1,617 Children (0-15) 17%
5,609 Working Age 58%
3,285 Older (60+) 34%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Severn Beach Train Station 5.4 miles
Severn Tunnel Junction Train Station 5.7 miles
Pilning Train Station 6.5 miles
Patchway Train Station 8.6 miles
St Andrews Road Train Station 9 miles
Avonmouth Train Station 9.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Sedbury 0.6 miles Bulwark 0.6 miles Tutshill 0.9 miles Crossway Green 0.9 miles Mounton 1.2 miles Pwllmeyric 1.4 miles Woodcroft 1.4 miles Mathern 1.4 miles Tidenham 1.8 miles Beachley 1.8 miles Newton Green 1.8 miles Broadrock 2 miles

Local Government

District Monmouthshire
County Gloucestershire
Ward Bulwark and Thornwell
Constituency Monmouth
Parish Chepstow
Region South West

Notable & Famous People from Chepstow/Cas-Gwent 4 people

James Wilson
Association football player
Welsh association football player
Owain Yeoman
Actor
British actor (born 1978)
Paul Parry
Association football player
Welsh footballer (born 1980)
Richard Meade
Jockey
Welsh Olympic equestrian (1938–2015)

Streets in NP16 30 shown View all streets

A466 12 A48 11 Alcove Wood 1 Alexandra Road 1 Alice Crescent 1 Alma Drive 1 Alpha Road 2 Arlington Court 1 Ash Crescent 1 Aubrey Close 1 Aust Crescent 2 B4228 12 B4235 10 B4293 9 Back Road 2 Badgers Dene 2 Badgers Meadow 1 Bailey's Hay 3 Bank Street 5 Bayfield Wood Close 1 Beachley Road 10 Beachley Viaduct 5 Beaufort Place 1 Beaufort Square 3 Beech Grove 2 Belmont Road 1 Bigstone Close 1 Bigstone Grove 1 Bigstone Meadow 1 Birdwood Gardens 1

Postcodes in NP16 50 shown View all postcodes

NP16 5AA NP16 5AB NP16 5AD NP16 5AE NP16 5AF NP16 5AG NP16 5AH NP16 5AJ NP16 5AL NP16 5AN NP16 5AP NP16 5AQ NP16 5AR NP16 5AS NP16 5AT NP16 5AU NP16 5AW NP16 5AX NP16 5AY NP16 5AZ NP16 5BA NP16 5BB NP16 5BD NP16 5BE NP16 5BG NP16 5BH NP16 5BJ NP16 5BL NP16 5BN NP16 5BP NP16 5BQ NP16 5BR NP16 5BS NP16 5BT NP16 5BU NP16 5BW NP16 5BX NP16 5BY NP16 5BZ NP16 5DA NP16 5DB NP16 5DD NP16 5DE NP16 5DF NP16 5DG NP16 5DH NP16 5DJ NP16 5DL NP16 5DN NP16 5DP