Railway View, Caldicot, NP26 5GB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP26 5GB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	50.7%	49.5%	-1.2%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49.3%	50.5%	1.2%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NP26 5GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.2%	50.4%	5.2%	37.9%	12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	27.2%	24.6%	-2.6%	44.2%	-19.6%
Separated	4.6%	5.2%	0.6%	2.2%	3.0%
Divorced	19.4%	15.5%	-3.9%	9.1%	6.4%
Widowed	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.1%	34.5%	4.4%	48.4%	-13.9%
Good health	34.1%	32.1%	-2.0%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	22.8%	18.3%	-4.5%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	9.4%	10.3%	0.9%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	3.6%	4.8%	1.2%	1.2%	3.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	27.9%	-11.3%	18.2%	9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.1%	14.8%	-7.3%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	21%	3.0%	13.4%	7.6%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	4.4%	2.6%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	11.8%	4.9%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	20.1%	10.9%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.7%	96.9%	0.2%	81.4%	15.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	97.5%	95.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.2%	-1.9%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0.3%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.1%	76.7%	-6.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	27.4%	13.5%	13.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.8%	37.2%	16.6%
Christian	36.2%	46.2%	-10.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Railway View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway View was 136.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.8% higher than the Caldicot Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Railway View has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Caldicot Castle and the 33rd highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NP26 5GB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Railway View are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Monmouthshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Railway View, Caldicot, NP26 5GB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP26 5GB

Average Price
£183,158

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£197,521

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£68,253

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Railway View

Average Price
£185,643

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£196,541

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£65,755

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Railway ViewStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Railway View, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-05-03	£189,156
28 Railway View, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building	£166,000	2021-02-12	£196,199
10 Railway View, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2017-12-01	£179,340
42 Railway View, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building	£124,950	2006-11-24	£212,292
39 Railway View, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2004-02-13	£216,634

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP26 5GB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Part-Time Employee	22
Other	15
Looking after home or family	14
Unemployed	12
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	7
Transport and storage	5
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF	- not rated	690 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA	- not rated	784 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL	- not rated	1,282 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY	- not rated	2,223 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD	- not rated	3,017 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caldicot Leisure Centre	Mill Lane	719 yd
Hideaway Coffee Co	Castlegate Business Park, Caldicot Road	738 yd
Papi's Bistro	5 Wesley Buildings, Newport Road	1,044 yd
Domino's Pizza	11 Wesley Buildings	1,052 yd
Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway	9 Newport Road	1,061 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sudbrook Cricket Club	Deepweir Field, Mill Lane		644 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New River	4 Chepstow Road	934 yd
Spice Mix	10 Chepstow Road	934 yd
Chef's Kebab	14 Newport Road	1,026 yd
The Baguette Shop	12 Newport Road	1,026 yd
New Garden Chinese Takeaway	2 Church Road	1,032 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Wesley Buildings		1,039 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP26 5GB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	73.8%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	25.45 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP26 5GB