Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

MUSEUM STREET, NP18 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, NP18 1AX.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP18 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP18 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Museum Street, 0.1km from Caerllion in Caerleon. Administratively it sits within Caerleon ward and the Newport West constituency.

For families considering a move, NP18 1AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area W00008440 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1AX. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP18 1AX has low crime rates — 26 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.

Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Other theft3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.2 km
  • Caerleon Post Office0.2 km
  • Goldcroft Local Shop0.3 km
  • Morrison Daily1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Ship0.5 km
  • The Ship0.5 km
  • Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.5 km
  • The Goldcroft0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Coffiology0.2 km
  • Los Reyes Tapas1.0 km
  • Red Fort0.1 km
  • Coffiology0.2 km
  • Los Reyes Tapas1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Prince of Caerleon0.3 km
  • Prince Of Caerleon0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent3.8 km
  • Cwmbran6.6 km
  • Pye Corner6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Caerleon Museum0.1 km
  • Caerleon PO0.2 km
  • Arthur Street0.2 km
  • Caerleon Town Hall0.2 km
  • Goldcroft Common0.3 km