About Castleton

Castleton is a small village located in the county of Newport, within the country of Wales. It lies within the CF3 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region. The village is known for its peaceful surroundings and traditional Welsh character, with a mix of older stone buildings and more modern homes. Castleton is close to the River Usk, which provides a natural feature in the landscape and contributes to the area’s quiet atmosphere. The local community is active, with regular events and gatherings that reflect the area’s strong sense of place. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Newport and Abergavenny. It offers a calm environment for residents and visitors alike, with open countryside nearby for walking and outdoor activities.

School Ratings in Castleton

Castleton is served by 83 schools.

House Prices in Castleton

Property prices average £245K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £224K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Castleton

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Castleton, with 61 incidents logged in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castleton

Most properties in Castleton can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,080 sales

Average Price £245K
£200 — £6.17M
Detached £370K 1,366
Semi £224K 2,238
Terraced £188K 1,719
Flat £123K 566

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Marshfield Primary School 0.4 miles Bishop Childs C.I.W. Primary School 1.7 miles Willowbrook Primary School 1.7 miles St Johns College 1.9 miles St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School 1.9 miles Oakfield Primary School 2.1 miles Meadowlane Primary School 2.1 miles Greenfields School 2.1 miles Pentrepoeth C.P. School 2.2 miles St Joseph's R.C.High School 2.4 miles Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School 2.4 miles Bassaleg School 2.4 miles

Crime in Castleton 459 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Castleton is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

167 Violence & Sexual Offences
61 Shoplifting
51 Anti-Social Behaviour
42 Public Order
35 Criminal Damage & Arson
24 Other Theft
24 Vehicle Crime
16 Burglary
14 Drugs
10 Other Crime
9 Robbery
5 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Pye Corner Train Station 2.9 miles
Rogerstone Train Station 3.3 miles
Risca And Pontymister Train Station 4.1 miles
Llanishen Train Station 4.7 miles
Lisvane And Thornhill Train Station 4.8 miles
Heath Low Level Train Station 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Marshfield 0.6 miles Michaelston-y-Fedw 0.9 miles Coedkernew 1.2 miles Clearwell 1.2 miles Pen-y-lan 1.2 miles Blacktown 1.4 miles St Mellons/Llaneurwg 1.8 miles Began 1.9 miles Pentre-poeth 2 miles Peterstone Wentlooge 2 miles Bassaleg 2.2 miles Trowbridge 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Cardiff
Ward Trowbridge
Constituency Cardiff South and Penarth
Parish Trowbridge

Streets in CF3 30 shown View all streets

Aberdaron Road 3 Abergele Close 1 Abergele Road 4 Abernethy Close 1 Acorn Place 1 Afon Close 1 Alderwood Close 1 Allen Close 2 Arlington Crescent 2 Arnold Avenue 1 Ashburton Avenue 2 Ashfield Court 1 Aspen Close 1 Aster Close 1 Aston Place 1 Austen Close 2 Axbridge Crescent 2 Bakery Lane 2 Ball Lane 1 Ball Road 11 Bampton Road 2 Banwell Place 1 Barmouth Road 3 Barnstaple Road 1 Bassaleg Close 1 Beaumaris Road 1 Bedwas Close 1 Began Road 3 Bethania Row 1 Bideford Road 2

Postcodes in CF3 50 shown View all postcodes

CF3 0AA CF3 0AB CF3 0AD CF3 0AE CF3 0AF CF3 0AG CF3 0AH CF3 0AJ CF3 0AL CF3 0AN CF3 0AP CF3 0AQ CF3 0AR CF3 0AS CF3 0AT CF3 0AU CF3 0AW CF3 0AX CF3 0AY CF3 0AZ CF3 0BA CF3 0BB CF3 0BD CF3 0BE CF3 0BF CF3 0BG CF3 0BH CF3 0BJ CF3 0BL CF3 0BN CF3 0BP CF3 0BQ CF3 0BS CF3 0BT CF3 0BU CF3 0BW CF3 0BX CF3 0BY CF3 0BZ CF3 0DA CF3 0DB CF3 0DD CF3 0DE CF3 0DF CF3 0DG CF3 0DH CF3 0DJ CF3 0DL CF3 0DN CF3 0DP