Forge Close is in Caerleon, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 3PU 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 Forge Close, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 3PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 3PX, NP18 3PT, NP18 3PS, NP18 3PW, NP18 3NX, NP18 3NN, NP18 3PR, NP18 3NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP18 3PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.4% | 41.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 41.1% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 59.9% | 56.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NP18 3PU this area, 8.9% 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 46.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.4% | 96% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.1% | 94.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Close was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% lower than the Caerleon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forge Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Caerleon and the 209th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Forge Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-04 | £144,255 |
| 23 Forge Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-14 | £169,671 |
| 4 Forge Close, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2022-08-10 | £338,270 |
| 20 Forge Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £171,555 | 2021-11-16 | £192,999 |
| 8 Forge Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-22 | £271,951 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 829 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ponthir Church in Wales School Caerleon Road , Ponthir NP18 1GD | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 3,580 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 | 654 yd | |
| Subway @ Spar | Boxer Shopping Ltd, Ponthir Road | 679 yd | |
| J J Fish Bar | 12 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 816 yd | |
| Pura Vida | Former Caerleon Methodist Church, Church Street | 861 yd | |
| Caerleon Village Bakery | 31 Backhall Street, Caerleon | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport HSOB Rugby Club | Newport High School Old Boys Rugby Club, Yew Tree Lane | 357 yd | |
| Minstrels | 1 Station Road, Caerleon | 567 yd | |
| The Goldcroft | 35 Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 604 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Backhall Street | 851 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Caerleon | 1C Station Road, Caerleon | 557 yd | |
| Fresh Start | 37A Goldcroft Common, Caerleon | 583 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.