Roman Way is in Caerleon, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 3DY 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 Roman Way, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 3DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 3BU, NP18 3BS, NP18 3BT, NP18 3DG, NP18 3DF, NP18 3FB, NP18 3FS, NP18 3FE, NP18 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP18 3DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.1% | 41.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 42.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.5% | 41.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 25.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 21.1% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 23.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96% | 94.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Way was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% higher than the Caerleon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roman Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Caerleon and the 137th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Roman Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-07-08 | £243,872 |
| 85 Roman Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-05-15 | £267,632 |
| 87 Roman Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-09-29 | £262,500 |
| 89 Roman Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2017-06-30 | £250,409 |
| 91 Roman Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2012-05-30 | £350,427 |
NP18 3DY 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon Comprehensive School Cold Bath Road , Caerleon NP18 1NF | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ponthir Church in Wales School Caerleon Road , Ponthir NP18 1GD | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 2,929 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ Spar | Boxer Shopping Ltd, Ponthir Road | 812 yd | |
| The Green Coffee Lounge & Restaurant | The Green, Goldcroft Common | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport HSOB Rugby Club | Newport High School Old Boys Rugby Club, Yew Tree Lane | 1,062 yd | |
| The Goldcroft | 35 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 1,070 yd | |
| Minstrels | 1 Station Road, Caerleon | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Caerleon | 1C Station Road, Caerleon | 1,067 yd | |
| Fresh Start | 37A Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 1,073 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.