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About

Pillgwenlly, commonly called Pill, is a riverside ward on the west bank of the River Usk in central Newport. Its history is tied to the docks and heavy industry, with a street grid reflecting its 19th-century development. The area is directly connected to the city centre by the City Bridge and is bounded by the river and the railway lines.

The area contains a mix of residential housing, light industrial units, and retail parks. The Newport Transporter Bridge, a working Edwardian ferry, crosses the river from its base here. Large modern developments, including the Newport International Sports Village, are located on previously industrial land near the riverfront.

Area overview

On average Pillgwenlly has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pillgwenlly is £39,444 per year. Pillgwenlly is home to around 8,116 people, with a population density of about 1,527.8 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

160

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pillgwenlly Population

8,116

Population density

1,527.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

69.12(+88%)

Anti-social behaviour

46.57(+221%)

Shoplifting

34.13(+392%)

Public order

24.52(+175%)

Criminal damage and arson

17.62(+118%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

3,339

41.13%

Bangladeshi

812

10%

Pakistani

803

9.89%

Other White

570

7.02%

Arab

464

5.71%

Total population: 8,119

Economics

No qualifications

2,073

34.03%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,453

23.85%

Level 3 (A level)

794

13.04%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

719

11.8%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

580

9.52%

Total 16+ residents: 6,091

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

799

27.16%

Other social rented

575

19.54%

Owns with a mortgage

563

19.14%

Owns outright

441

14.99%

Social rents from council

387

13.15%

Total households: 2,942

Property prices in Pillgwenlly

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Pillgwenlly area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £375,995.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£351,995	£307,045	£335,245	£361,745	£373,145
Flats	28	£135,000	£70,000	£101,750	£178,125	£188,500
Semi-Detached	12	£266,250	£129,725	£228,750	£269,496	£295,000
Terraced	21	£155,000	£125,000	£142,000	£183,000	£232,000

10 years median price trend in Pillgwenlly

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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