Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

MILL STREET, NP18 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, NP18 1BW.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP18 1BW — age 47, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

NP18 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.3km 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% 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 £250k, down 3.9% year-on-year. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area W00008436 (shared with 11 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 1BW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Terraced

£ 241,000

4 sales · Mean £ 218,750

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

NP18 1BW has low crime rates — 33 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 behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

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

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Coffiology0.3 km
  • Red Fort0.3 km
  • Coffiology0.3 km
  • Red Fort0.3 km
  • Caerleon Village Bakery0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent4.0 km
  • Cwmbran6.6 km
  • Pye Corner6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Arthur Street0.1 km
  • Goldcroft Common0.2 km
  • Caerleon Museum0.3 km
  • East Lynne Gardens0.3 km
  • Caerleon Town Hall0.3 km