NP18 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goldcroft Common, 0.2km from Caerllion in Caerleon. Administratively it sits within Caerleon ward and the Newport West constituency.
For families considering a move, NP18 1BA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00008440 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDCROFT COMMON, NP18 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDCROFT COMMON, NP18 1BA.
256
51
£ 44,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP18 1BA's 71% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP18 1BA has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.3 km
- Caerleon Post Office0.3 km
- Goldcroft Local Shop0.2 km
- Morrison Daily0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Ship0.7 km
- The Ship0.7 km
- Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Goldcroft0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Coffiology0.4 km
- Red Fort0.3 km
- Coffiology0.4 km
- Red Fort0.3 km
- Caerleon Village Bakery0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Prince of Caerleon0.3 km
- Prince Of Caerleon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent3.7 km
- Cwmbran6.5 km
- Pye Corner6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Caerleon Town Hall0.0 km
- Caerleon Museum0.2 km
- Westgate Court0.2 km
- Goldcroft Common0.2 km
- Westgate Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181BA · Data under Open Government Licence