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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

NP183DL

Lodge Hill

NP181QS

Lodge Road

NP181QD

Hanbury Close

NP181QF

New Road

NP183NT

College Crescent

NP183FX

Orchard Road

NP183FW

Eastfield Mews

NP181JL

Old Hill Crescent

NP181JU

Ashwell Cottages

NP181LY

Twyn Oaks

NP183BS

Flavius Close

NP183FF

Flint Court

NP183RJ

Box Tree Close

NP181QH

Castle Cottages

NP181AZ

High Street

NP181PQ

Caerleon

NP183SE

Hazel Walk

NP183DE

Augustan Way

NP181NL

Uskvale Drive

NP181RE

Roman Gates

NP183DT

Anthony Drive

NP183FB

Julius Close

NP183SZ

Trinity Lane

NP181NJ

Station Approach

NP183XL

Caerleon

NP181QJ

Isca Road

NP181DA

Whitehart Lane

NP183TG

Webley Gardens

NP183DZ

Westfield Road

NP181JG

Old Hill

NP181NF

Coldbath Road

NP181BE

Goldcroft Common

NP181PF

Star Villas

NP183FS

Roman Way

NP183PG

Tadia Way

NP183FL

Caerleon

NP183QX

Lodge Road

NP181NB

Cold Bath Road

NP183ES

Mithras Way

NP183SX

Parkwood Close

NP181NR

Lansdowne Road

NP181AE

High Street

NP181AL

Castle Lane

NP181AY

Broadway

NP183TD

Ivor John Walk

NP181HF

Coldra Wood Drive

NP181BS

Tan House Drive

NP183FR

Eastfield View

NP183SA

Plane Tree Close

NP183SU

Trinity View

NP181QR

Bulmore Road

NP181AN

Cross Street

NP183NZ

Caerleon

NP181LB

Catsash Road

NP183ST

Till Grove

NP181NH

Station Road

NP183SN

Roman Reach

NP183NW

Ponthir Road

NP181BD

Norman Terrace

NP183RW

Wentwood Road

NP183RQ

Hornbeam Close

NP183PB

Lodge Hill

NP183DB

Augustan Drive

NP181BP

Uskside Cottages

NP183TP

Saturn Road

NP183FE

Essex Court

NP183TF

Webley Close

NP183NX

Forge Cottages

NP183QY

Lodge Road

NP183NS

College Crescent

NP183PR

Brooklea

NP181AA

Uskside

NP183FD

Roman Way

NP183DD

Augustan Drive

NP183EG

Cambridge Court

NP183PT

The Brades

NP183SY

Priory Close

NP183TN

Mercury Street

NP183EX

Larkfield Close

NP183QR

Lodge Road

NP183NU

Caerleon

NP181LP

Usk Road

NP181NE

Uskvale Mews

NP183ER

Caesar Crescent

NP181JP

Christchurch Hill

NP183EQ

Roman Way

NP183EH

Roman Way

NP183SJ

Oakdale Close

NP181AX

Museum Street

NP181AF

Cross Street

NP183SF

Home Farm Green

NP183DQ

Fairfield Road

NP181BX

Goldcroft Court

NP183SS

Pollard Close

NP183TJ

Anwyll Close

NP183DY

Roman Way

NP183EA

Willow Green

NP181NQ

Broadwalk

NP183DH

Cardigan Court

NP183DU

Highfield Road

Data Sources

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