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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

NP202LP

Lime Close

NP202PJ

Commercial Road

NP202ER

Kirby Daniel Court

NP202AX

South Market Street

NP202SJ

Cape Yelcho Road

NP202WE

East Way Road

NP202JP

Coomassie Street

NP202LN

East Dock Close

NP202WB

West Way Road

NP202JF

Alexandra Road

NP202NP

Alexandra Dock

NP202XJ

Frederick Street

NP202LR

Larne Place

NP202RU

Francis Drive

NP202ET

Kirby Lane

NP202HN

East Dock Road

NP202QP

Capel Dewi Hall Road

NP202PL

Commercial Road

NP202DP

Portland Street

NP202AY

East Market Street

NP202BZ

St Michael Street

NP202DT

Commercial Road

NP202RJ

Pardoe Thomas Close

NP202FA

Mountjoy Street

NP202LW

Baldwin Close

NP202RZ

East Way Road

NP202RD

Alma Close

NP202JG

Alexandra Road

NP202HF

Mendalgief Road

NP202WZ

East Way Road

NP202QT

Polar Star Court

NP202AT

Dolphin Street

NP202QB

Monmouth Castle Drive

NP202BY

Church Street

NP202EH

Cardiff Road

NP202RG

Bowen Place

NP202EU

Lewis Close

NP202FX

Usk Way

NP202HD

Adeline Street

NP202GW

Commercial Road

NP202FQ

Lady Margaret Hall Close

NP202FZ

Castello Court

NP202RL

Hart Gardens

NP202DJ

Wilson Street

NP202QE

Windsor Castle Road

NP202JZ

Marion Place

NP202DH

Wallis Street

NP202GA

Alicia Close

NP202JQ

Mill Parade

NP202DQ

Broad Street

NP202SN

Cape Yelcho Road

Data Sources

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