Town Pop. 265

Living in Shirenewton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shirenewton scores 34/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 9 places sharing the NP16 postcode district, Shirenewton scores lowest.

Against the wider NP16 district average of 55/100, that is 21 points below. On bills specifically, Shirenewton sits 13 points above the NP16 district figure of 48/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NP16 postcode district.

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Shirenewton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Shoplifting 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 4 crimes
  2. 2 Smooth Stones 4 crimes
  3. 3 Hayesgate Lane 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.202 · PM2.5 5.298 · PM10 8.721 µg/m³
79
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital10.9 mi
Southmead Hospital11.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust10.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMONMOUTH LHB2.9 mi
GP capacity1,705 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%
available across Monmouthshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.2%Student3%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership87.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
61
Council tax Monmouthshire · 2025-26
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Chepstow 3.6 mi
Caldicot 3.8 mi
Severn Tunnel Junction 3.9 mi
J2 M48 3.3 mi
J2 M48 4 mi
J23 M4 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shirenewton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Caer-went 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
St Arvans 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chepstow 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Caldicot 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Portskewett 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rogiet 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tutshill and Sedbury 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sudbrook 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woodcroft 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Parc-Seymour 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Undy and Magor 56 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirenewton a nice place to live?

Shirenewton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shirenewton is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shirenewton?

Shirenewton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 6,090 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Shirenewton

NP16 55 ⇄

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