Postcode insights

NP18 3SX

Parkwood Close

Caerleon

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Detailed insights for NP18 3SX

Overview

Postcode NP18 3SX is located in a rural town, within the Caerleon ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caerleon area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caerleon is £52,056 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Home Farm Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Caerleon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Caerleon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Caerleon is £52,056 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP18 3SX.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP18 3SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHome Farm ParkSmallWalking directions to Home Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
129.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
6.82(-48%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.96(-85%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.86(-75%)
Other theft
1.24(-73%)
Public order
1.24(-85%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
93.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.59%
Other White
4
1.27%
Chinese
3
0.95%
Indian
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
49.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.92%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.19%
No qualifications
26
9.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
62.4%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.6%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.6%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP18 3SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP18 3SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025138, Trinity View, Newport, NP18 3SWDetachedFreehold£650,000
25 Jul 202513, Priory Close, Newport, NP18 3SYDetachedFreehold£655,000
17 Jul 202510, Priory Close, Newport, NP18 3SYDetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Aug 20251, Silver Birch Close, Newport, NP18 3RXDetachedFreehold£480,000
18 Jul 20257, Silver Birch Close, Newport, NP18 3RXDetachedFreehold£377,500

Schools

In the NP18 3SX postcode area, located within Caerleon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP18 3SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableCaerleon Lodge Hill Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Nant GwenlliWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableMalpas Church In Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP18 3SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Baker-Westhead

Caerleon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Jason Hughes

Caerleon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Steve Cocks

Caerleon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Morden

Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport EastW07000104
WardCaerleonW05001632
ParishCaerleonW04000813
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CaerleonW02000347
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 001EW01001627
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP18 3SX

Is NP18 3SX (Caerleon) safe?

The area around NP18 3SX records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP18 3SX?

The median sale price around NP18 3SX in Caerleon is £286,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP18 3SX?

There are 5 schools close to NP18 3SX, including Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary School, Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli and Malpas Church In Wales Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP18 3SX?

NP18 3SX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP18 3SX (Caerleon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP18 3SX is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Baker-Westhead (Labour Party), Jason Hughes (Labour Party) and Steve Cocks (Labour Party).

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.