Willow Green is in Caerleon, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 3EA 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 Willow Green, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 3EG, NP18 3DZ, NP18 3BZ, NP18 3EE, NP18 3EB, NP18 3ED, NP18 3EF, NP18 3DL, NP18 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP18 3EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 32.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.1% | 43.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 39% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 98% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 93.9% | 94.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Green was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Caerleon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Green has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Caerleon and the 13th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Willow Green, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-06-02 | £236,216 |
| 15 Willow Green, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-05-22 | £293,183 |
| 1 Willow Green, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-19 | £270,305 |
| 6 Willow Green, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2019-04-12 | £237,534 |
| 8 Willow Green, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-04-06 | £235,747 |
NP18 3EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ponthir Church in Wales School Caerleon Road , Ponthir NP18 1GD | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 2,727 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 | 1,043 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 | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 113.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 113.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.