The Willows is in Caerleon, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 1JB is located in the Caerleon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Willows, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 1LE, NP18 1NX, NP18 1BG, NP18 1LN, NP18 1NT, NP18 1BZ, NP18 1LX, NP18 1LG, NP18 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP18 1JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 53.3% | 48.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 24.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 55.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around NP18 1JB this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 45.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 94.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 95.2% | 92.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 95.2% | 93.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% lower than the Caerleon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Willows has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Caerleon and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Willows, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-05-20 | £511,938 |
| 3 The Willows, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-07-20 | £150,344 |
| 2 The Willows, Newport, Newport Detached, a newly built property | £198,000 | 2002-05-24 | £591,677 |
| 1 The Willows, Newport, Newport Detached, a newly built property | £140,485 | 2002-02-26 | £436,446 |
| 3 The Willows, Newport, Newport Detached, a newly built property | £187,500 | 2001-09-21 | £610,423 |
NP18 1JB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP18 1JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon Comprehensive School Cold Bath Road , Caerleon NP18 1NF | - not rated | 530 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ponthir Church in Wales School Caerleon Road , Ponthir NP18 1GD | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 3,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Coffee Lounge & Restaurant | The Green, Goldcroft Common | 395 yd | |
| Pura Vida | Former Caerleon Methodist Church, Church Street | 417 yd | |
| Caerleon Village Bakery | 31 Backhall Street, Caerleon | 436 yd | |
| YEMA | 4 - 5 Cross Street, Caerleon | 496 yd | |
| J J Fish Bar | 12 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport HSOB Rugby Club | Newport High School Old Boys Rugby Club, Yew Tree Lane | 201 yd | |
| Minstrels | 1 Station Road, Caerleon | 281 yd | |
| The Goldcroft | 35 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 321 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Backhall Street | 380 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Caerleon | 1C Station Road, Caerleon | 278 yd | |
| Fresh Start | 37A Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 296 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.