Ffordd Rhaglan Bulwark, Monmouthshire
79 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP16), about 430 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 47300835.
- Energy: 56 homes have an energy certificate (B: 15, C: 22, D: 18, E: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Monmouthshire costs £2,417 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 79 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vauxhall Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
56 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (26); House, mid-terrace (21); House, semi-detached (9). Built: 1950-1966 (39); 1967-1975 (9); 1930-1949 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (26); rented (social) (22); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (34 addresses)
- 2a, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 4, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 4a, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 5, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 6, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 9, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 12, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 14, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 16, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 17, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 20, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 26, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 29, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 30, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 36, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 38, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 40, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 41, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 42, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 43, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 47, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 49, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 50, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 51, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 57, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 58, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 59, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 63, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 64, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 66, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 68, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 69, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 71, Raglan Way, Bulwark
- 72, Raglan Way, Bulwark
Council tax
What each band costs in Monmouthshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,417 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,611 | £1,880 | £2,148 | £2,417 | £2,954 | £3,491 | £4,028 | £4,833 | £5,639 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (46% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 80 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 3 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| NP16 5QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| NP16 5QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 79 addresses are between 33 m and 40 m above sea level (37 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP16 5QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP16 5QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chepstow 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Severn Beach 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Caldicot 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bulwark Avenue | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chepstow Bus Station Stand 5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Avonmouth | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Station Road Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 27.5 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vauxhall Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bulwark Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Severn Dc LTD | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Chepstow Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Chepstow Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis, Bulwark Cashzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 560 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,680 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,270 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure, a scheduled monument, 420 m (0.3 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| St Peter's Cave | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Wyelands | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Mathern Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Slade | Wood | 270 m east |
| Hardwick Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Tallard's Marsh | Wetland | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Hunger Pill | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Trap Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| St Pierre Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 69 | 79 |
10 of the street's 79 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Monmouthshire: see them on the Monmouthshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwell Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pembroke Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Mary's R.c.p.school Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Lift Offa's Mead | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chepstow Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| The Dell Primary English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Two Brewers Ltd NP16 5NS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Thornwell Junior & Infants NP16 5NT | School/college/university | 260 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Pembroke Primary School NP16 5NJ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Burnt Barn Community - Social Club NP16 5AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Chepstow Rugby Football Club Ltd NP16 5NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Little Acorns Playgroup @ Burnt Barn Social Club | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Sugar and Spice Sweets NP16 5QZ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| St Christophers Church, Warm Space NP16 5AF | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Magnolia Close (20); On or near Celandine Court (13); On or near Marsh Road (11); On or near Thornwell Road (10); On or near Warren Slade (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fisherman's Walk · Middle Way · Coetir Warren Slade · Heather Close · The Reddings · Bulwark Avenue · Victoria Road · Celandine Court · Fishermans Walk · Victoria Road · Magnolia Close · Marsh Road
All the streets in NP16 and across Monmouthshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.