Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

GOLDCROFT COURT, NP18 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDCROFT COURT, NP18 1BX.

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP18 1BX'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. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

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

NP18 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goldcroft Court, 0.2km from Caerllion in Caerleon. Administratively it sits within Caerleon ward and the Newport West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP18, NP18 1BX offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 20.0% 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 1BX 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 1BX. 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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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

£ 291,750

4 sales · Mean £ 288,375

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

NP18 1BX has low crime rates — 27 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 order8
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 Daily0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.1 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 Lion0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Coffiology0.3 km
  • Red Fort0.3 km
  • Coffiology0.3 km
  • Red Fort0.3 km
  • Caerleon Village Bakery0.2 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
  • Cwmbran6.5 km
  • Pye Corner6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Caerleon Town Hall0.1 km
  • Goldcroft Common0.1 km
  • Caerleon Museum0.1 km
  • Westgate Court0.2 km
  • Westgate Court0.2 km