Uskside Cottages is in Caerleon, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 1BP is located in the Caerleon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Uskside Cottages, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 1BY, NP18 1BR, NP18 1QD, NP18 1BS, NP18 1AJ, NP18 1QH, NP18 1AG, NP18 1AD, NP18 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP18 1BP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 47.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 28.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 49% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.5% | 52.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 50% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 94.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uskside Cottages was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Caerleon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Uskside Cottages has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Caerleon and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Uskside Cottages, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-01-19 | £306,900 |
| 5 Uskside Cottages, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1999-07-23 | £245,520 |
| 5 Uskside Cottages, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £22,500 | 1997-10-24 | £102,300 |
NP18 1BP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NP18 1BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon Comprehensive School Cold Bath Road , Caerleon NP18 1NF | - not rated | 617 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ringland Primary Dunstable Road , NP9 9LU | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffiology | 29 High Street, Caerleon | 263 yd | |
| YEMA | 4 - 5 Cross Street, Caerleon | 281 yd | |
| Red Fort | 2 Cross Street, Caerleon | 285 yd | |
| Caerleon Village Bakery | 31 Backhall Street, Caerleon | 352 yd | |
| Pura Vida | Former Caerleon Methodist Church, Church Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Ship Inn, New Road | 273 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 300 yd | |
| Hanbury Arms | Uskside, Caerleon | 304 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Backhall Street | 401 yd | |
| The Goldcroft | 35 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start | 37A Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 707 yd | |
| Prince Of Caerleon | 1C Station Road, Caerleon | 724 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.