POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NP16 7FS postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 15 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 22 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £326,500Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 15 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
8 within 400mNP16 7FS links 8 transport stops within 400m and 29 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Wyebank Avenue (BCT) at about 223m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Chepstow Rail Station at about 869m.
Local business
13 within 1200mNP16 7FS currently links 13 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 6 nightlife, 3 food and drink, 1 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Village Inn at about 500m. The current amenity availability signal scores 75/100.
Jobs
383 online job adverts observedForest of Dean local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NP16 7FS in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
15 nearby school rows15 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NP16 7FS. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 1NP16 7FS has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 1 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 67, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 57 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£326,500
Strong sample. Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NP16 7FS, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 75/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Nightlife
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (6).
Amenity group
Food and drink
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), fast food (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (1).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Village Inn
Pub at 54, Beachley Road, Sedbury.
Personal services
Sedbury Barbers
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Spar
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Health
Day Lewis Pharmacy
Pharmacy in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Chepstow Kebab House
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Boat Inn
Pub at The Back, Chepstow.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Lift Offa's Mead
Primary option in NP16 7DT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Tutshill Church of England Primary School
Primary option in NP16 7BJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary option in NP16 7AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NP16 7FS before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NP16 7FS.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NP16 7FS with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NP16 7FS.
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Ask vetted agents
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