Affluence in NP16 9
How NP16 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Monmouthshire
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 2,447 (2024)
NP16 9Postcode sector · Chepstow
How well off NP16 9 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, NP16 9 scores 7.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is community safety (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Community safety2.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Housing5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Access to services7.0
- Education and skills8.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
57.2% of adults in NP16 9 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 25% are retired and 3.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
39.1% of adults in NP16 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
40.5% of adults in NP16 9 hold a degree or equivalent, above the Wales average of 31.5%. 16.3% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.