Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

NP18 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP18 1BU.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP18 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NP18 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NP18 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Caerllion in Caerleon. Administratively it sits within Caerleon ward and the Newport West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% 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. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00008459 (shared with 36 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 1BU. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

NP18 1BU has low crime rates — 26 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order9
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.6 km
  • Caerleon Post Office0.6 km
  • Athwal Stores0.8 km
  • Goldcroft Local Shop0.2 km
  • Morrison Daily0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Ship0.9 km
  • The Ship0.9 km
  • Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.3 km
  • The Goldcroft0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Coffiology0.6 km
  • Red Fort0.6 km
  • Coffiology0.6 km
  • Red Fort0.6 km
  • Caerleon Village Bakery0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent3.8 km
  • Cwmbran6.2 km
  • Pye Corner6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Usk Vale Drive0.1 km
  • Usk Vale Drive0.1 km
  • Westgate Court0.1 km
  • Westgate Court0.1 km
  • St Cadoc's Hospital Entrance 20.1 km