Overview of NP18 1LX

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The Hawthorns is in Caerleon, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 1LX 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 The Hawthorns, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NP18 1LL, NP18 1NX, NP18 1LJ, NP18 1JB, NP18 1NL, NP18 1ND, NP18 1NT, NP18 1LE, NP18 1LN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP18 1LX 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.3%48.2%-5.1% 51.0% -2.8%
Male46.7%51.8%5.1% 49.0% 2.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.1%24.4%0.3% 37.9% -13.5%
Married: Opposite sex50.4%49.6%-0.8% 44.2% 5.4%
Separated3.9%1.7%-2.2% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced10.8%18.1%7.3% 9.1% 9.0%
Widowed10.8%6.3%-4.5% 6.1% 0.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.2%55.3%3.1% 48.4% 6.9%
Good health30.6%32.4%1.8% 33.6% -1.2%
Fair health12%8%-4.0% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health4.8%3.6%-1.2% 4.0% -0.4%
Very bad health0.3%0.7%0.4% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 1LX 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.2%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 Levels15.1%12.2%-2.9% 13.4% -1.2%
Apprenticeship4.7%7.1%2.4% 5.3% 1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.5%18.1%5.6% 16.9% 1.2%
Degree or Similar43.1%45.8%2.7% 33.8% 12.0%
Other3.9%1.3%-2.6% 2.8% -1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.1%0%-2.1% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.7%1.5%-0.2% 3.1% -1.6%
Other Asian1%0%-1.0% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%1.1%1.1% 0.8% 0.3%
White93.5%94.2%0.7% 81.4% 12.8%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab0%2.6%2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.2%92.4%-2.8% 83.2% 9.2%
European Union0.7%2.5%1.8% 6.1% -3.6%
Africa0.7%1.8%1.1% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia1.7%2.9%1.2% 5.6% -2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%0.4%-1.0% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.2%93.1%-2.1% 83.2% 9.9%
10+ Years0.7%6.2%5.5% 9.8% -3.6%
5-10 Years0%0.7%0.7% 2.9% -2.2%
2-5 Years2.1%0%-2.1% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years2.1%0%-2.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.8% 76.7% 13.1%
Spain1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
No passport held8% 13.5% -5.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.3% 37.2% -0.9%
Christian53.2% 46.2% 7.0%
Jewish0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Muslim3.2% 6.5% -3.3%
Sikh1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Not answered5.4% 6.0% -0.6%

Safety

Is The Hawthorns Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,500
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NP18 1LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Hawthorns are based on 128 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Hawthorns, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP18 1LX

Average Price
£475,465
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£475,465
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Hawthorns

Average Price
£237,559
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£468,611
Flats/Maisonettes
£172,865
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The HawthornsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 The Hawthorns, Newport, Newport
Detached, an established residential building
£355,0002024-06-06 £374,477
5 The Hawthorns, Newport, Newport
Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002023-11-22 £438,335
6 The Hawthorns, Newport, Newport
Detached, an established residential building
£405,0002022-09-20 £422,843
5 The Hawthorns, Newport, Newport
Detached, an established residential building
£401,2502022-07-22 £420,220
10 The Hawthorns, Newport, Newport
Detached, an established residential building
£465,0002021-12-17 £511,149
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP18 1LX

Employment

NP18 1LX 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 1LX 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Retired76
Part-Time Employee27
Self-Employed20
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Student (economically inactive)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Other3

Employment Industry

Education20
Human health and social work activities18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Manufacturing12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Information and communication9
Construction8
Other6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities6
Transport and storage4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Administrative and support service activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities3

Schools

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caerleon Comprehensive School
Cold Bath Road , Caerleon NP18 1NF
- not rated 550 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
St Julian's School
Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU
- not rated 2,382 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Ponthir Church in Wales School
Caerleon Road , Ponthir NP18 1GD
- not rated 2,738 yd Welsh establishment No Mixed More About School
St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School
Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ
- not rated 3,217 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
St Joseph's R.C. Primary School
Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW
- not rated 3,330 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Green Coffee Lounge & RestaurantThe Green, Goldcroft Common385 yd
Pura VidaFormer Caerleon Methodist Church, Church Street503 yd
Caerleon Village Bakery31 Backhall Street, Caerleon538 yd
J J Fish Bar12 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon544 yd
YEMA4 - 5 Cross Street, Caerleon605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Newport HSOB Rugby ClubNewport High School Old Boys Rugby Club, Yew Tree Lane57 yd
Minstrels1 Station Road, Caerleon267 yd
The Goldcroft35 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon313 yd
The Red LionRed Lion Inn, Backhall Street481 yd
White Hart InnWhite Hart Hotel, High Street708 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Prince Of Caerleon1C Station Road, Caerleon259 yd
Fresh Start37A Goldcroft Common, Caerleon286 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP18 1LX postcode.

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 91.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74 Mbit/s
Average download speed74.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed153.71 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed153.71 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.