Church Close is in Caldicot and in Monmouthshire district. NP26 4GW is located in the Caldicot Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Close, Caldicot, NP26 4GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP26 4HT, NP26 4LU, NP26 4PQ, NP26 4PX, NP26 4HW, NP26 4PY, NP26 4JB, NP26 4QA, NP26 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP26 4GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP26 4GW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 24.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 56.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 54.6% | 49.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 18.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 36.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Close was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 187th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Church Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-01-30 | £499,628 |
| 1 Church Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2014-01-10 | £503,436 |
| 3 Church Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2011-11-14 | £548,586 |
| 5 Church Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2006-12-05 | £496,723 |
| 3 Church Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2003-09-26 | £581,803 |
NP26 4GW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 NP26 4GW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA | - not rated | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY | - not rated | 3,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway | 9 Newport Road | 495 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 15 Newport Road | 545 yd | |
| Lite Bites | Lite Bite Cafe, 11 Newport Road | 557 yd | |
| Full Board Restaurant Ltd | 33 Newport Road | 575 yd | |
| Papi's Bistro | 5 Wesley Buildings, Newport Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywain | Sandy Lane | 630 yd | |
| Caldicot Town A F C | Jubilee Way | 686 yd | |
| Measure Inn | 63-65 Newport Road | 845 yd | |
| Sudbrook Cricket Club | Deepweir Field, Mill Lane | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway | 2 Church Road | 316 yd | |
| New River | 4 Chepstow Road | 478 yd | |
| Spice Mix | 10 Chepstow Road | 478 yd | |
| Caldicot Fish Bar | 13 Newport Road | 505 yd | |
| Chef's Kebab | 14 Newport Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wesley Buildings | 678 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.