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Caerleon

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About

Caerleon sits on the River Usk in northern Newport. The area is known for its extensive Roman history as a major military fortress. Remains of an amphitheatre, barracks, and baths are preserved here, forming a key archaeological site.

The village centre has streets of traditional housing and local shops. It is home to the National Roman Legion Museum, which holds artefacts found locally. The riverbank provides open green space along its path through the area.

Area overview

On average Caerleon has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerleon is £52,056 per year. Caerleon is home to around 7,971 people, with a population density of about 571.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerleon Population
7,971
Population density
571.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.44(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.17(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-9%)
Public order
4.52(-45%)
Other theft
2.01(-56%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,455
93.53%
Other White
169
2.12%
Pakistani
46
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.5%
Irish
40
0.5%
Total population: 7,971

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,800
41.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,062
15.83%
No qualifications
940
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
478
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,709

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,558
44.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,179
33.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
328
9.31%
Social rents from council
199
5.65%
Other social rented
173
4.91%
Total households: 3,523

Property prices in Caerleon

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Caerleon area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,250 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerleon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerleon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced24£229,750
Detached41£395,000
Flats6£134,500
Semi-Detached38£272,500

10 years median price trend in Caerleon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerleon.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.