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About

Caerleon sits along the River Usk, northwest of Newport's city centre. The area is defined by its historical legacy as a major Roman fortress, known as Isca Augusta. This past is visible in excavated sites like the amphitheatre and barracks. The modern settlement functions as a distinct village, with residential streets, local shops, and pubs centred around its High Street. The riverfront and surrounding green spaces provide a contrast to the urban archaeological remains.

The ward's identity is deeply intertwined with its Roman history, which dominates its landscape and cultural focus. The National Roman Legion Museum offers a central point for this heritage. Beyond the ruins, Caerleon contains a campus of the University of South Wales and a mix of housing, from older terraces to newer developments. The annual Roman military re-enactments draw visitors, but the community maintains a quiet, village-like atmosphere separate from the main city.

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 571.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
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
571.5 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 qualifications or above
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
Detached41£395,000
Flats6£134,500
Semi-Detached38£272,500
Terraced24£229,750

10 years median price trend in Caerleon

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

All postcodes in Caerleon

NP183SQ

Roman Reach

NP183EP

Bellin Close

NP181BJ

Arthur Street

NP183QQ

Lodge Road

NP181LJ

Cherry Tree Close

NP181NS

Centurion Gate

NP181AS

Isca Mews

NP181ND

Uskvale Close

NP181PD

Barnfield

NP183BW

Hillcrest

NP181BR

Castle Street

NP183FQ

Eastfield Close

NP183FZ

Eastfield Drive

NP181LG

Llew A Dor Cwrt

NP181QE

Lulworth Road

NP183QZ

Pillmawr Road

NP181JH

Ashwell

NP181JX

Belmont Hill

NP183BZ

The Paddocks

NP181BN

Caerleon

NP183EU

Eastfield Way

NP183EB

Poplar Court

NP183RX

Silver Birch Close

NP183EZ

Northfield Close

NP181LL

Yew Tree Lane

NP181JW

Ashwell

NP183DF

Anglesey Court

NP183ED

Westfield Close

NP183EJ

Lodge Avenue

NP181BT

Knighton Court

NP183EE

Oxford Close

NP181LD

Mount St Albans

NP181BB

Norman Street

NP183EW

Eastfield Road

NP181JB

The Willows

NP183PD

Aqueduct Close

NP181HQ

The Coldra

NP183RL

Peartree Close

NP181JJ

Christchurch Hill

NP183TB

College Glade

NP183DG

Brecon Court

NP183QU

St Cadocs Close

NP183SG

Roman Reach

NP183EF

Harrow Close

NP181AT

Crown Close

NP183DN

Greenfield

NP181AD

Carlton Terrace

NP181PE

Caerleon

NP183BU

Roman Way

NP183XH

Ponthir Road

NP183RR

Fir Tree Close

NP181JN

Old Hill Crescent

NP183FG

Gloucester Court

NP181QB

Caerleon Road

NP183DW

Highfield Close

NP183FN

Caradoc Close

NP183BY

Lodge Hill

NP181HH

Caerleon

NP181LQ

Usk Road

NP183DS

Anthony Drive

NP183RH

Conifer Close

NP181AB

White Hart Lane

NP181LZ

Bulmore Road

NP183SP

College Road

NP183SB

Walnut Drive

NP183PW

Forge Close

NP181QG

Isca Road

NP181QP

Isca Road

NP183FA

Northfield Road

NP183BX

Lodge Hill

NP181QA

Caerleon Road

NP183RF

Home Farm Crescent

NP181AR

Backhall Street

NP181AW

Church Street

NP183RB

White Ash Glade

NP183NY

Ponthir Road

NP183RA

Lodge Road

NP183SH

Home Farm Close

NP181AU

Vine Cottages

NP181LX

The Hawthorns

NP181BL

Mill Street

NP181BG

Tram Lane

NP183AB

Caerleon

NP181LF

Cambria Close

NP181JZ

Old Hill

NP183RP

Chestnut Grove

NP183RT

Bay Tree Close

NP181LN

Usk Road

NP181BW

Mill Street

NP182LW

Priory Drive

NP181LE

Afon Lwyd Close

NP183PX

Forge Close

NP183RD

Elder Close

NP181JQ

Abernant Road

NP183XQ

Cold Bath Road

NP183RG

Blackthorn Grove

NP183FP

Caradog Close

NP181NT

East Lynne Gardens

NP183BT

Flavius Close

NP183DP

Oakfield

Data Sources

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