Chepstow Road, Caldicot, NP26 5JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP26 5JB 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%

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 vicinity of NP26 5JB 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%

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 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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Chepstow Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chepstow Road 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.

Chepstow Road 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%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NP26 5JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 Chepstow Road are based on 57 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 Chepstow Road, Caldicot, NP26 5JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP26 5JB

Average Price
£497,873

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£497,873

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chepstow Road

Average Price
£377,530

Semi-Detached
£297,106

Terraced
£214,033

Detached
£476,832

Flats/Maisonettes
£183,902

Other
£274,532

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chepstow Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Lodge Caldicot Castle Chepstow Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2004-06-02	£487,301
The Lodge Caldicot Castle Chepstow Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building	£129,950	1999-12-03	£546,761

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP26 5JB

Employment

NP26 5JB 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 5JB 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA	- not rated	885 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL	- not rated	1,002 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF	- not rated	1,054 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY	- not rated	2,278 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD	- not rated	3,258 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
Hideaway Coffee Co	Castlegate Business Park, Caldicot Road	275 yd
Caldicot Leisure Centre	Mill Lane	882 yd
Pickled Pumpkin Catering @ The Pavillion	David Broome Event Centre, Mount Ballan Manor	951 yd
Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway	9 Newport Road	955 yd
Pickled Pumpkin Catering @ The Gallery	David Broome Events Centre	961 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sudbrook Cricket Club	Deepweir Field, Mill Lane		926 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Garden Chinese Takeaway	2 Church Road	813 yd
New River	4 Chepstow Road	835 yd
Spice Mix	10 Chepstow Road	835 yd
Chef's Kebab	14 Newport Road	946 yd
The Baguette Shop	12 Newport Road	946 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Wesley Buildings		1,053 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP26 5JB 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	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%

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%

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

Overview of NP26 5JB