Shelley Close is in Caldicot and in Monmouth district. NP26 4LQ is located in the West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Close, Caldicot, NP26 4LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP26 5LG, NP26 4LH, NP26 4LF, NP26 4QY, NP26 4LR, NP26 4AF, NP26 4QD, NP26 4LJ, NP26 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP26 4LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.4% | 35.3% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 41% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 37.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 21.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 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 | 28.5% | 20.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 24.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.2% | 95.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Close was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Caldicot Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Caldicot Castle and the 126th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Shelley Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-22 | £231,786 |
| 2 Shelley Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-08 | £228,173 |
| 3 Shelley Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-05-23 | £262,536 |
| 6 Shelley Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2018-03-26 | £247,475 |
| 3 Shelley Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2016-12-22 | £248,091 |
NP26 4LQ 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY | - not rated | 4,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup | West End Flying Start Centre, Masefield Road | 407 yd | |
| Weeks Fish & Chips | 184 Newport Road | 432 yd | |
| Knight Of Bengal | 60 Newport Road | 750 yd | |
| Dewstow Gardens | Dewstow House, Dewstow Road | 818 yd | |
| Ladybird Craft Centre | 62-64 Newport Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar | 180A Newport Road | 432 yd | |
| The Dag | 180A Newport Road | 432 yd | |
| Caldicot Rugby Football Club | Longfellow Road | 606 yd | |
| Severn View Social Club & Inst | 29 Station Road | 636 yd | |
| Measure Inn | 63-65 Newport Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick O Land | Unit 1 180C Newport Road | 432 yd | |
| The New Red Lantern | 180d Newport Road | 436 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 88 Newport Road | 750 yd | |
| Caldicot Fish Bar | 13 Newport Road | 974 yd | |
| Chef's Kebab | 14 Newport Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wesley Buildings | 884 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.