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NP26 5BX

Goldfinch Close

West End

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Detailed insights for NP26 5BX

Overview

Postcode NP26 5BX is located in an urban city, within the West End area of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caldicot South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 West End is £250,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £288,050. The nearest station is Caldicot, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Caldicot South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,590 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Caldicot South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 5BX.

Transport

The nearest station is Caldicot located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP26 5BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Caldicot

N/A

Walking directions to Caldicot
0.9 mi

Severn Tunnel Junction

N/A

Walking directions to Severn Tunnel Junction

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
725.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.31(-73%)
Public order
5.58(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.96(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.1(-76%)
Other theft
0.62(-86%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
95.51%
Indian
6
2.25%
Chinese
2
0.75%
Other Asian
2
0.75%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16%
No qualifications
30
13.33%
Apprenticeship
22
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
47.37%
Owns with a mortgage
41
35.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.04%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in West End

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 23
Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £288K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £306 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£346,500£306
Terraced5£250,000£323
Semi-Detached14£235,250£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,000£152,950£159,975
2017£245,000£184,950£160,225
2018£275,000£200,000£174,000
2019£316,500£220,000£185,000
2020£259,950£212,500£205,000
2021£282,000£235,000£215,000
2022£350,000£256,000£245,000
2023£360,000£230,000£220,000
2024£329,000£260,000£222,500
2025£362,500£247,500£225,000
2026£500,000£230,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£156£160
2017£234£203£174
2018£259£226£176
2019£924£217£230
2020£207£232£242
2021£210£257£217
2022£278£300£290
2023£393£262£289
2024£350£303£346
2025£357£302£229
2026£251£300£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP26 5BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP26 5BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20257, Cobb Crescent, Caldicot, NP26 5BYTerracedFreehold£270,000
11 Sept 202558, Cobb Crescent, Caldicot, NP26 5BYDetachedFreehold£284,000
07 Jan 202626, Station Road, Caldicot, NP26 4BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
28 Apr 202626, Stafford Road, Caldicot, NP26 5DETerracedFreehold£205,000
26 Sept 202517, Stafford Road, Caldicot, NP26 5DETerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the NP26 5BX postcode area, located within Caldicot South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP26 5BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDurand Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableCaldicot Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDewstow Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP26 5BX

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP26 5BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jill Bond

West End - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine Fookes

Monmouthshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMonmouthshireW06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyMonmouthshireW07000101
WardWest EndW05001799
ParishCaldicotW04001059
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caldicot SouthW02000345
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Monmouthshire 010DW01001588
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP26 5BX

Is NP26 5BX (Caldicot South) safe?

The area around NP26 5BX records about 22 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NP26 5BX?

The median sale price around NP26 5BX in West End is £250,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP26 5BX?

There are 4 schools close to NP26 5BX, including Durand Primary School, Caldicot Comprehensive School and Dewstow Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP26 5BX?

The closest station to NP26 5BX is Caldicot, about 278 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP26 5BX?

NP26 5BX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,590 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP26 5BX (Caldicot South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire covering NP26 5BX is Catherine Fookes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jill Bond (Labour Party).

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