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NP26 5GE

Orchid Drive

Severn

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Detailed insights for NP26 5GE

Overview

Postcode NP26 5GE is located in an urban city, within the Severn ward of Monmouthshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caldicot South area. It has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caldicot South is £42,804 per year. The nearest station is Caldicot located about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
69.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

N/A

Caldicot South has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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

69.3%

Approximately 69.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NP26 5GE.

Transport

The nearest station is Caldicot located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP26 5GE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Caldicot

N/A

Walking directions to Caldicot

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
4,932 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
272
94.12%
Other White
5
1.73%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.38%
Indian
3
1.04%
Irish
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
27.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.85%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
40.71%
Social rents from council
40
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
18
12.86%
Owns outright
12
8.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Severn

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Severn area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Severn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£290,000£3,333
Semi-Detached11£262,500£3,446
Terraced13£210,000£3,350

10 year median price trend in Severn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Severn.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP26 5GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP26 5GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202644, Lapwing Avenue, Caldicot, NP26 5RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
28 Nov 202547, Lapwing Avenue, Caldicot, NP26 5RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
24 Jan 202550, Lapwing Avenue, Caldicot, NP26 5RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
27 Nov 20259, Denny View, Caldicot, NP26 5LSTerracedFreehold£210,000
13 Jun 202520, Osprey Drive, Caldicot, NP26 5RLTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP26 5GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableDurand Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCaldicot Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCastle Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP26 5GE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP26 5GE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAsdaWoodstock Way, Caldicot, NP26 5DBWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP26 5GE, 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 Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NP26 5GE

Is NP26 5GE (Caldicot South) safe?

The area around NP26 5GE 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 5GE?

The median sale price around NP26 5GE in Caldicot South is £255,000 (about £3,350 per square metre) based on 29 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP26 5GE?

There are 5 schools close to NP26 5GE, including Durand Primary School, Caldicot Comprehensive School and Castle Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP26 5GE?

The closest station to NP26 5GE is Caldicot, about 1,259 m away.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.