NP18 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area W00008440 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP18 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP18 1DA.
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
NP18 1DA is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1DA. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP18 1DA has low crime rates — 18 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
6 nearby- Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.1 km
- Caerleon Post Office0.1 km
- Goldcroft Local Shop0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Goldcroft Local Shop0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Ship0.3 km
- The Ship0.3 km
- St Julians Inn0.9 km
- St Julians Inn0.9 km
- Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Coffiology0.0 km
- Los Reyes Tapas0.8 km
- Red Fort0.1 km
- Coffiology0.0 km
- Los Reyes Tapas0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Prince of Caerleon0.5 km
- Prince Of Caerleon0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent3.8 km
- Pye Corner6.7 km
- Cwmbran6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Caerleon PO0.1 km
- Hanbury Arms0.1 km
- Hanbury Arms0.1 km
- Caerleon Museum0.2 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181DA · Data under Open Government Licence