Lawrence Crescent is in Caerwent, Caldicot and in Monmouthshire district. NP26 5NS is located in the Caerwent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Crescent, Caerwent, Caldicot, NP26 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP26 5NX, NP26 5NT, NP26 5AR, NP26 5BP, NP26 5AF, NP26 5BN, NP26 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP26 5NS is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 47% | 44.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 53% | 55.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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% | 34.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 45.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.4% | 43.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 23.3% | 15.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 8.4% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 23.2% | 8.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 97.2% | 93% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Crescent was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lawrence Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 31st lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Severn View, 6 Lawrence Crescent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2025-08-04 | £97,501 |
| 2 Severn View, 6 Lawrence Crescent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-10-05 | £92,899 |
| 16 Lawrence Crescent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-07-21 | £403,119 |
| 18 Severn View, 6 Lawrence Crescent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-12-21 | £89,608 |
| 11 Severn View, 6 Lawrence Crescent, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2022-04-14 | £79,081 |
NP26 5NS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shirenewton Junior & Infant School Shirenewton , Chepstow NP16 6RN | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL | - not rated | 3,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerwent Community Cafe | Caerwent Community Centre, Lawrence Crescent | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | Caerwent Road | 444 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.