Monks Close is in Caldicot and in Monmouthshire district. NP26 4LZ is located in the Caldicot Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Close, Caldicot, NP26 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP26 4QN, NP26 4NA, NP26 4GY, NP26 4NB, NP26 4ND, NP26 4PP, NP26 4BG, NP26 4BQ, NP26 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP26 4LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.4% | 34.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 42.9% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 36.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 42.7% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 17% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 31.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.9% | 94.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 94.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Close was 133.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.1% higher than the Caldicot Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Caldicot Castle and the 36th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Monks Close, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £299,999 | 2016-08-05 | £463,718 |
NP26 4LZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP26 4LZ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA | - not rated | 498 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF | - not rated | 837 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY | - not rated | 3,280 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 | 163 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 15 Newport Road | 180 yd | |
| Lite Bites | Lite Bite Cafe, 11 Newport Road | 186 yd | |
| Full Board Restaurant Ltd | 33 Newport Road | 202 yd | |
| Papi's Bistro | 5 Wesley Buildings, Newport Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Town A F C | Jubilee Way | 284 yd | |
| Haywain | Sandy Lane | 321 yd | |
| Measure Inn | 63-65 Newport Road | 448 yd | |
| Sudbrook Cricket Club | Deepweir Field, Mill Lane | 727 yd | |
| The Cellar | 180A Newport Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Fish Bar | 13 Newport Road | 167 yd | |
| Chef's Kebab | 14 Newport Road | 207 yd | |
| The Baguette Shop | 12 Newport Road | 207 yd | |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway | 2 Church Road | 217 yd | |
| New River | 4 Chepstow Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wesley Buildings | 316 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.