Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

MILL STREET, NP18 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

230

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Avg Age

52

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP18 1BL's 68% ownership and 52-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 up 13.7% year-on-year.

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

NP18 1BL 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.

For families considering a move, NP18 1BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £253k, up 13.7% 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area W00008438 (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 1BL. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

9 sales · Mean £ 223,833

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

6 sales · Mean £ 273,916

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

NP18 1BL 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 behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Swyddfa Bost Caerllion0.3 km
  • Caerleon Post Office0.3 km
  • Goldcroft Local Shop0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Goldcroft Local Shop0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Ship0.5 km
  • The Ship0.5 km
  • Newport HSOB Rugby Club0.5 km
  • The Goldcroft0.4 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Coffiology0.3 km
  • Los Reyes Tapas0.9 km
  • Red Fort0.2 km
  • Coffiology0.3 km
  • Los Reyes Tapas0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Prince of Caerleon0.4 km
  • Prince Of Caerleon0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent4.0 km
  • Cwmbran6.7 km
  • Pye Corner7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Arthur Street0.1 km
  • Caerleon PO0.2 km
  • Caerleon Museum0.3 km
  • Hanbury Arms0.3 km
  • Hanbury Arms0.4 km