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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

NP202JY

Brunel Street

NP202NS

Maesglas Retail Park

NP202QH

Clytha Crescent

NP202PX

Arlington Grange Close

NP202DG

Linton Street

NP202EN

Cardiff Road

NP202PZ

Downton Hall Close

NP202JE

Alexandra Road

NP202AS

Dolphin Street

NP202RE

Dunn Square

NP202LQ

Jeddo Street

NP202PN

Commercial Road

NP202AR

Dolphin Street

NP202RY

Adeline Street

NP202SH

Walker Point Way

NP202QU

Barfleur Crescent

NP202DZ

George Street

NP202GD

Lower Dock Street

NP202FS

Capel Crescent

NP202LX

Adeline Street

NP202HY

Wolseley Close

NP202LE

Arthur Street

NP202GQ

Pillgwenlly

NP202QG

Raglan Court

NP202BE

Tredegar Street

NP202QL

Tamar Valley Close

NP202NL

Arthur Close

NP202DN

Kings Parade

NP202SQ

Mount Elder Street

NP202EJ

Daniel Place

NP202PQ

Commercial Road

NP202RR

Commercial Road

NP202NZ

Docks Way

NP202HR

Milman Street

NP202GZ

James Street

NP202HP

Wolseley Street

NP202DS

East Dock Road

NP202FW

Usk Way

NP202GT

Constancia Court

NP202LA

Courtybella Terrace

NP202QA

Gwenddwr Grange Close

NP202BB

New Ruperra Street

NP202DD

Potter Street

NP202AW

South Market Street

NP202JH

Watch House Parade

NP202JS

Mill Parade

NP202PG

Commercial Road

NP202HZ

East Dock Road

NP202FJ

Alicia Crescent

NP202DR

Frederick Street

NP202NA

Pottery Terrace

NP202GG

Albion Close

NP202QJ

Chepstow Castle Green

NP202JB

Alexandra Road

NP202BH

John Street

NP202NU

Lewis Close

NP202LT

Baldwin Street

NP202BL

Canal Terrace

NP202PB

Commercial Road

NP202RH

Pillgwenlly

NP202RF

Francis Close

NP202WF

East Way Road

NP202RW

Windsor Castle Road

NP202JJ

St Stephens Road

NP202BW

Church Street

NP202QQ

Excalibur Drive

NP202EW

Capel Crescent

NP202NY

Mendalgief Retail Park

NP202FR

East Dock Road

NP202TJ

Bolt Street

NP202WQ

Bell Vue Terrace

NP202HS

Alice Street

NP202TX

Usk Side Business Park

NP202DL

Potter Street

NP202AF

Lower Dock Street

NP202HL

Wingate Street

NP202JW

Pillgwenlly

NP202NH

Robert Place

NP202EP

Alma Street

NP202DB

Potter Street

NP202HT

Alice Street

NP202UW

East Way Road

NP202FU

Barnstaple Court

NP202FP

Ariel Reach

NP202ES

Charlotte Green

NP202BJ

Drovers Mews

NP202HQ

Milman Street

NP202GR

Ariel Close

NP202JL

Milman Street

NP202FG

Capel Crescent

NP202JD

Carlisle Street

NP202QZ

Pendragon Grove

NP202LB

Belle Vue Terrace

NP202SF

Cape Lindsey Road

NP202LG

Alicia Crescent

NP202AU

West Market Street

NP202WD

Tom Lewis Way

NP202JN

Pottery Road

NP202FN

Ariel Close

NP202QY

Arrow Close

Data Sources

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