Town Pop. 795

Living in Castleton (Newport): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castleton (Newport) comes out at 48/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Bills is where Castleton (Newport) most outperforms the national norm: 67/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 33/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the CF3 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the CF3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: CF3 postcode district.

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Castleton (Newport) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walk Farm Drive 29 crimes
  2. 2 The Grange 5 crimes
  3. 3 Cambrian Grove 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 9.652 · PM2.5 5.878 · PM10 10.165 µg/m³
73
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital15.6 mi
Southmead Hospital20.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWILLOWBROOK SURGERY1.4 mi
GP capacity1,571 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
33
Full fibre (FTTP)87.4%
available across Newport
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.5%Student4.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership87.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
67
Council tax Newport · 2025-26
A £1,323
B £1,543
C £1,764
D £1,984
E £2,425
F £2,866
G £3,307
H £3,968
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Pye Corner 3.1 mi
Rogerstone 3.7 mi
Risca and Pontymister 4.4 mi
J29 M4 0.9 mi
J29A A48(M) 1.6 mi
J30 M4 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Castleton (Newport) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Marshfield (Newport) 53 0.8 mi away ⇄
Broadstreet Common 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rogerstone 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Machen 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Risca 59 4.8 mi away ⇄
Newport (Newport) 70 4.9 mi away ⇄
Trethomas 56 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cardiff 68 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 6.2 mi away ⇄
Cwmfelinfach 50 6.6 mi away ⇄
Caerleon 71 6.9 mi away ⇄
Caerphilly 64 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castleton (Newport) a nice place to live?

Castleton (Newport) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Castleton (Newport) is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Castleton (Newport)?

Castleton (Newport) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Castleton (Newport)

CF3 55 ⇄

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