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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
10/10
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

Median price£227,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £289K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Pillgwenlly & Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£374,995£306
Semi-Detached19£270,000£303
Terraced27£191,000£191
Flats17£143,500£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pillgwenlly & Docks

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251,995£78,750£176,995£95,000
2017£257,995£70,000£199,995£100,000
2018£255,000£90,000£199,998£121,500
2019£271,498£92,250£209,950£120,000
2020£309,250£80,000£220,000£130,000
2021£319,000£105,000£200,000£137,500
2022£361,998£125,000£249,995£171,000
2023£315,000£133,000£258,498£178,000
2024£345,000£145,000£264,995£161,000
2025£351,500£135,000£273,500£191,000
2026£365,750£125,000£249,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£181£200£97
2017£209£135£209£101
2018£216£193£215£121
2019£224£211£238£122
2020£240£171£212£136
2021£257£210£238£137
2022£290£237£257£181
2023£294£244£272£186
2024£301£257£298£172
2025£303£241£307£194
2026£301£188£282£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly & Docks.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.