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NP26

CALDICOT

Gwent, Wales, England

NP26 is the postcode district for CALDICOT, located in Gwent, Wales.

Avg price £332,343
1yr change ▼ 0.6%
Crime 91% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£332,343

▼ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

292 Mbps

Property Prices in NP26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP26 is £332,343, which is 22% above the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP26 cost 15.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP26 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £419,740 429
Semi-detached £275,595 336
Terraced £244,634 158
Flat £162,158 27
All types £332,343 987

5-Year Price History

£324K £330K £336K £342K £347K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NP26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP26 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NP26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP26 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rogiet C.P. School Other Not inspected mi
Durand Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Magor V.A. Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Other Not inspected mi
Caldicot Comprehensive School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

167,899

Population

62

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP26 are 292.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

292.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP26 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NP26 — CALDICOT

Area Summary

NP26 (CALDICOT) offers property prices near the national average (£332,343), low crime (91% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (292 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP26?
The average house price in NP26 (CALDICOT) is £332,343, based on 987 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.
Is NP26 a safe area to live?
Crime in NP26 is significantly below the national average (7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in NP26?
There are 7 schools in or near NP26. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in NP26?
Council tax in NP26 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in NP26?
The average broadband download speed in NP26 is 292 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in NP26 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP26 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 167,899.