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.
MILL STREET, NP18 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, NP18 1BW.
304
47
£ 44,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP18 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
10 nearby- Coffiology0.3 km
- Red Fort0.3 km
- Coffiology0.3 km
- Red Fort0.3 km
- Caerleon Village Bakery0.1 km
- + 5 more
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
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Postcode Profile: NP181BW · Data under Open Government Licence