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Pillgwenlly & Docks

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About

Pillgwenlly, often referred to as Pill, is a historic riverside district situated on the west bank of the River Usk. Its streets and terraced housing are laid out on a gentle slope leading down to the modern commercial and industrial docks. The area has a long, direct association with Newport's maritime and industrial past, shaped by the tidal river and the trade it brought.

The docks themselves are a functional port area, with warehouses and logistics operations. A specific local landmark is the Transporter Bridge, an iconic structure that crosses the river here, providing a moving gondola for vehicles and pedestrians. The geography is defined by water, with the river and the extensive dock basins creating a distinct landscape of bridges, locks, and quaysides.

Area overview

On average Pillgwenlly & Docks has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £39,444 per year. Pillgwenlly & Docks is home to around 9,291 people, with a population density of about 1,681.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pillgwenlly & Docks Population
9,291
Population density
1,681.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.82(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.66(+113%)
Shoplifting
18.3(+185%)
Public order
14.96(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.55(+44%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,200
45.18%
Pakistani
835
8.98%
Bangladeshi
819
8.81%
Other White
612
6.58%
African
473
5.09%
Total population: 9,296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,160
30.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,881
26.84%
Level 3 (A level)
950
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
852
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,008

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
864
25.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
817
23.9%
Other social rented
619
18.1%
Owns outright
532
15.56%
Social rents from council
403
11.79%
Total households: 3,419

Property prices in Pillgwenlly & Docks

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Pillgwenlly & Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pillgwenlly & Docks in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£135,500
Detached19£345,000
Terraced33£190,000
Semi-Detached22£271,750

10 years median price trend in Pillgwenlly & Docks

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks.

All postcodes in Pillgwenlly & Docks

NP202HE

Oswald Road

NP202JR

Mill Parade

NP202HH

Mendalgief Road

NP202QW

King Pellinore Close

NP202SL

Cape Yelcho Road

NP202QS

Monmouth Castle Drive

NP202PP

Commercial Road

NP202UP

Bolt Street

NP202HW

Herbert Walk

NP202NB

Oswald Road

NP202AP

Duke Street

NP202AD

Haynes Court

NP202EX

Pillgwenlly

NP202HB

Marion Street

NP202NJ

Price Close

NP202GN

Courtybella Gardens

NP202LS

Jeddo Close

NP202LJ

Alicia Crescent

NP202QN

Llanvair Grange Close

NP202PE

Commercial Road

NP202QX

Westward Ho Crescent

NP202GL

New Street

NP202HJ

East Dock Road

NP202DX

Enterprise Way

NP202HX

David Close

NP202GE

Granville Street

NP202DA

Clarence Street

NP202SE

Cape Lindsey Road

NP202PD

Albert Street

NP202FL

Alicia Way

NP202SD

Cape Lindsey Road

NP202JX

Lady Wolseley Drive

NP202RQ

Coulson Close

NP202PH

Commercial Road

NP202AH

Lower Dock Street

NP202NN

Docks Way

NP202DF

Castle Street

NP202RS

Williams Close

NP202AN

Bolt Street

NP202EL

Rutland Place

NP202GY

Alexandra Road

NP202SG

Cape Lookout Walk

NP202AG

Lower Dock Street

NP202JT

Brunel Street

NP202LD

James Street

NP202FY

Church Street

NP202RB

Pillgwenlly

NP202RP

Davies Square

NP202GF

Ariel Walk

NP202GH

Capel Crescent

NP202DU

Castle Street

NP202EQ

Alma Street

NP202XF

Port Road

NP202PY

Cleeve Grange Crescent

NP202DY

West Way Road

NP202BA

Ruperra Street

NP202LH

Alicia Crescent

NP202NQ

East Way Road

NP202JA

East Dock Road

NP202RT

Capel Close

NP202PF

Commercial Road

NP202EY

Clytha Crescent

NP202ND

Mendalgief Road

NP202LU

Baldwin Street

NP202US

Coomassie Street

NP202DE

Trinity Place

NP202RA

Charlotte Walk

NP202FH

Alicia Close

NP202GJ

Temple Street

NP202FB

Mountjoy Road

NP202SR

Cape Yelcho Road

NP202AA

George Street

NP202NX

Pottery Terrace

NP202SA

Port Road

NP202SP

Cape Valentine Way

NP202QD

Neath Abbey Grove

NP202GX

Commercial Road

NP202NW

28 East Retail Park

NP202LY

Marion Street

NP202QF

Capel Crescent

NP202GS

Pillgwenlly

NP202SB

Sultan Glacier Close

NP202DW

Mission Court

NP202NT

Mendalgief Road

NP202BX

Usk Way

NP202RN

Pinnell Place

NP202AQ

Broad Street

NP202HA

Adeline Street

NP202HU

Alexandra Road

NP202PS

Commercial Road

NP202PW

Abberley Hall Road

NP202FT

Capel Crescent

NP202BQ

St Michaels Mews

NP202AJ

Bolt Close

NP202AZ

Ruperra Street

NP202JU

Watch House Parade

NP202HG

East Dock Road

NP202WA

East Way Road

NP202NE

Mendalgief Road

NP202QR

Baydon Manor Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.