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NP26 4LY

Newport Road

Severn

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Detailed insights for NP26 4LY

Overview

Postcode NP26 4LY is located in an urban city, within the Severn area of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caldicot South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caldicot South is £42,804 per year. The median sale price in Severn is £260,000 (around £311 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £237,500 and £277,500. The nearest station is Caldicot, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Caldicot Castle and Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Caldicot South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 932 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Caldicot South has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Caldicot South is £42,804 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP26 4LY.

Transport

The nearest station is Caldicot located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP26 4LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Caldicot

N/A

Walking directions to Caldicot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP26 4LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCaldicot Castle and Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Caldicot Castle and Country Park
0.5 miBirbeck ParkSmallWalking directions to Birbeck Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
1,788.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.54(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.93(+99%)
Public order
12.61(+53%)
Shoplifting
10.51(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
88.61%
Chinese
16
5.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.14%
Other White
6
2.14%
Other
3
1.07%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
29.29%
No qualifications
50
20.92%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
60.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.79%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.04%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.51%
Other social rented
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Severn

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £311
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £238K – £278K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Severn area, with individual transactions ranging from £201,000 up to £411,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Severn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£354,500£265
Semi-Detached13£262,500£330
Terraced10£218,750£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Severn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Severn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,498£168,500£152,000
2017£205,000£177,475£153,000
2018£214,475£191,225£180,975
2019£328,000£215,000£173,500
2020£246,500£219,750£196,000
2021£273,725£229,950£217,000
2022£270,000£245,500£237,500
2023£365,000£245,000£223,000
2024£299,950£254,500£235,000
2025£287,000£260,000£240,000
2026£354,500£262,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Severn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Severn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£206£178
2017£188£212£188
2018£273£279£213
2019£264£257£211
2020£294£260£227
2021£257£290£278
2022£269£340£282
2023£228£318£277
2024£272£338£390
2025£258£320£269
2026£295£356£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Severn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP26 4LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP26 4LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jun 2026Flat 9, Monmouth Court, Sandy Lane, Caldicot, NP26 4NAFlatsLeasehold£150,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 4, Monmouth Court, Sandy Lane, Caldicot, NP26 4NAFlatsLeasehold£125,000
01 May 202613, Grove Gardens, Caldicot, NP26 4GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
10 Apr 202614, Grove Gardens, Caldicot, NP26 4GYTerracedFreehold£215,000
26 Sept 202517, Grove Gardens, Caldicot, NP26 4GYTerracedFreehold£159,000

Schools

In the NP26 4LY postcode area, located within Caldicot South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP26 4LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCaldicot Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCastle Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableDurand Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP26 4LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP26 4LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miConcorde DiscountsFfordd Jiwbilli, Monmouthshire, NP26 4LYWalking directions to Concorde Discounts
0 miMcCall'sFfordd Jiwbilli, Monmouthshire, NP26 4LYWalking directions to McCall's
0 miAldiNewport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4LYWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miAsdaWoodstock Way, Caldicot, NP26 5DBWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food180E Newport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4AAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP26 4LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maria Marinella Stevens

Severn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Fookes

Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMonmouthshireW06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyMonmouthshireW07000101
WardSevernW05001794
ParishCaldicotW04001059
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caldicot SouthW02000345
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 010EW01001589
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP26 4LY

Is NP26 4LY (Caldicot South) safe?

The area around NP26 4LY records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NP26 4LY?

The median sale price around NP26 4LY in Severn is £260,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP26 4LY?

There are 4 schools close to NP26 4LY, including Caldicot Comprehensive School, Castle Park Primary School and Durand Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP26 4LY?

The closest station to NP26 4LY is Caldicot, about 897 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP26 4LY?

NP26 4LY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP26 4LY (Caldicot South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP26 4LY is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Marinella Stevens (Labour Party).