Owen Close Caerllion / Caerleon, Newport
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP18), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27101083.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £385,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Newport costs £2,088 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newport (South Wales), about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Isca Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £385,000 | £375,000 | £395,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £325,000 | £320,000 | £330,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £222,000 | £205,000 | £239,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £154,975 | £130,000 | £179,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £92,995 | £92,995 | £92,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | 6 NP18 3TH | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 9 NP18 3TH | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2022 | 7 NP18 3TH | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 8 NP18 3TH | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2008 | 7 NP18 3TH | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 12 Nov 2004 | 3 NP18 3TH | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2004 | 2 NP18 3TH | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2002 | 6 NP18 3TH | Detached | £179,950 | |
| 1 May 2002 | 3 NP18 3TH | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 6 NP18 3TH | Detached | £92,995 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 6 NP18 3TH | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 3 Nov 1995 | 6 NP18 3TH | Detached | £90,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1996-2002 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newport in 2026-27: Band D £2,088 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,392 | £1,624 | £1,856 | £2,088 | £2,553 | £3,017 | £3,481 | £4,177 | £4,873 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 43 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 33 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP18 3TE | 100% | 85% | 100% | 0% |
| NP18 3TH | 100% | 70% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newport (South Wales) 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Pye Corner 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Webley Gardens Footpath Caerleon | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Market Square 24 Newport | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Isca Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Candwr Brook Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Cadocs Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Maindee Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Ponthir, Ponthir Road Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,810 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.5 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Penrhos Camp (civil war earthworks), a scheduled monument, 880 m (0.5 miles) east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penrhos Camp (civil war earthworks) | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Lodge Wood Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Goldcroft Common | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Llantarnam Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Bryn Glas | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed y Gatlas | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Broad Pill | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Court Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Pilton Vale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Chepstow Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Spittles Point | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newport: see them on the Newport page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Caerleon Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Charles Williams Church In Wales Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ponthir Church in Wales School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Elephant NP18 3NY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Snack & Brew NP18 3NY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Spar - Boxer Filling Station NP18 3NY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Stedman Bros (Events) Ltd | Mobile caterer | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Pop N Pour NP18 1PQ | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| The Hub NP18 3FH | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Barneys Cafe NP18 1PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Kites Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ponthir Road (10); On or near Webley Gardens (7); On or near Eastfield Way (6); On or near Eastfield View (6); On or near Webley Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 10 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Webley Close · Webley Gardens · College Glade · Glen-Usk View · Orchard Road · Eastfield Mews · Ivor John Walk · Eastfield Close · Gelli Diana · Eastfield Drive · Eastfield Close · Eastfield Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.