Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

USKSIDE COTTAGES, NP18 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for USKSIDE COTTAGES, NP18 1BP.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP18 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NP18 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 87% 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.

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

NP18 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uskside Cottages, 0.4km from Caerllion in Newport. Administratively it sits within Caerleon ward and the Newport West constituency.

For families considering a move, NP18 1BP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area W00008442 (shared with 34 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 1BP. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

NP18 1BP has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.2 km
  • Caerleon Post Office0.2 km
  • Goldcroft Local Shop0.6 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Goldcroft Local Shop0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Ship0.2 km
  • The Ship0.2 km
  • St Julians Inn1.0 km
  • St Julians Inn1.0 km
  • Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Coffiology0.2 km
  • Los Reyes Tapas0.7 km
  • Red Fort0.3 km
  • Coffiology0.2 km
  • Los Reyes Tapas0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Prince of Caerleon0.7 km
  • Prince Of Caerleon0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent4.0 km
  • Pye Corner6.9 km
  • Cwmbran7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanbury Arms0.2 km
  • Hanbury Arms0.2 km
  • Caerleon PO0.2 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km