NP18 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vine Cottages, 0.2km from Caerllion in Caerleon. Administratively it sits within Caerleon ward and the Newport West constituency.
For families considering a move, NP18 1AU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP18 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00008462 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VINE COTTAGES, NP18 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINE COTTAGES, NP18 1AU.
303
51
£ 44,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP18 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NP18 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1AU. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,000
5 sales · Mean £ 228,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP18 1AU has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.2 km
- Caerleon Post Office0.2 km
- Goldcroft Local Shop0.2 km
- Morrison Daily0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Ship0.6 km
- The Ship0.6 km
- Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.4 km
- The Goldcroft0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Coffiology0.3 km
- Red Fort0.2 km
- Coffiology0.3 km
- Red Fort0.2 km
- Caerleon Village Bakery0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Prince of Caerleon0.2 km
- Prince Of Caerleon0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent3.9 km
- Cwmbran6.6 km
- Pye Corner6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Caerleon Museum0.2 km
- Arthur Street0.2 km
- Caerleon Town Hall0.2 km
- Goldcroft Common0.2 km
- Caerleon PO0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181AU · Data under Open Government Licence