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Caerleon

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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
4/10
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

Median price£286,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£232K – £370K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £286,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Caerleon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerleon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£377,500£301
Semi-Detached40£284,250£285
Terraced32£232,000£273
Flats3£124,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caerleon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerleon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251,500£107,000£163,000£169,750
2017£255,000£113,500£169,250£160,500
2018£320,000£115,000£189,000£202,475
2019£300,000£108,475£205,000£159,000
2020£347,500£125,000£226,000£190,000
2021£340,000£122,250£226,500£192,500
2022£397,498£135,000£260,000£227,000
2023£445,000£143,750£250,000£240,000
2024£410,000£134,000£240,000£221,500
2025£381,250£145,000£270,000£232,000
2026£390,000—£283,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerleon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerleon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£203£193£177
2017£203£175£189£176
2018£213£187£212£202
2019£231£222£216£210
2020£230£203£224£219
2021£267£186£235£270
2022£309£224£274£256
2023£355£222£281£292
2024£307£194£267£261
2025£298£221£301£275
2026£275—£273£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerleon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Caerleon

NP183FJ

Hadrian Close

NP183EL

Gwladys Place

NP181AG

High Street

NP181NG

Goldcroft Common

NP183EY

Anthony Drive

NP181NP

Broadwalk

NP181PR

Afon Gardens

NP181DY

Broadway

NP183FU

Eastfield Road

NP183PU

Forge Close

NP183TH

Owen Close

NP183TE

College Glade

NP183DX

Anthony Drive

NP183SL

Malthouse Lane

NP181BU

Lodge Road

NP183NN

Western Industrial Estate

NP183PF

Sol Invictus Place

NP181BZ

Tram Road

NP183FH

Kent Court

NP183PS

The Brades

NP183PE

Diana Grove

NP181JT

Caerleon

NP181DE

Caerleon

NP183RS

Copper Beech Close

NP181QL

Isca Road

NP181AJ

Castle Lane

NP183RU

Wentwood Road

NP183SW

Trinity View

NP181AP

Camelot Court

NP181NX

The Hawthorns

NP183EN

Roman Way

NP183FT

Caesar Crescent

NP183NR

College Crescent

NP183DR

Fairfield Close

NP181BY

Castle Mews

NP183PA

Caerleon

NP197EE

Renoir Road

NP183DJ

Augustan Close

NP183ET

Caesar Crescent

NP183FY

Glen Usk View

NP181LH

Broadwell Court

NP183DA

Lodge Hill

NP183QW

Lodge Road

NP181DF

High Street

NP181BH

Mill Street

NP181BA

Goldcroft Common

NP183RE

Aaron Close

NP181QQ

Bulmore Road

NP181AH

Caerleon Houses

NP181AQ

Boddington Terrace

NP183SD

Redwood Close

NP183TA

Abbot Close

NP183RN

Cypress Close

NP181NA

Broadwalk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.