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About

Stow Hill rises sharply from the city centre, forming a distinct residential neighbourhood with steep, winding streets. The area is dominated by terraced housing from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, built on the slopes overlooking the city below. Its elevated position provides clear views across Newport and towards the River Usk. The hill creates a quiet, separate atmosphere just steps from the main urban bustle.

The area is anchored by St Woolos Cathedral, a historic site of worship with architecture spanning centuries, which sits prominently near the hill's crest. Local life centres on a small cluster of independent shops and services along Stow Hill itself. A network of narrow lanes and staircases, like those near Lysaght Institute, connects the different levels of the neighbourhood, shaping its intimate, village-like character within the city.

Area overview

On average Stow Hill has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stow Hill is £41,459 per year. Stow Hill is home to around 6,784 people, with a population density of about 4,255.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stow Hill Population
6,784
Population density
4,255.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.76(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.31(+333%)
Shoplifting
36.7(+471%)
Public order
28.6(+248%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.29(+217%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,524
66.68%
Other White
456
6.72%
Pakistani
396
5.84%
Other Asian
225
3.32%
Bangladeshi
220
3.24%
Total population: 6,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,009
34.57%
No qualifications
1,428
24.57%
Level 3 (A level)
764
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
689
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,811

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,064
33.86%
Owns outright
648
20.62%
Owns with a mortgage
639
20.34%
Other social rented
556
17.7%
Social rents from council
122
3.88%
Total households: 3,142

Property prices in Stow Hill

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Stow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stow Hill 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 Stow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£269,000
Flats17£122,000
Semi-Detached13£270,000
Terraced37£198,000

10 years median price trend in Stow Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Hill.

All postcodes in Stow Hill

NP202EG

Cardiff Road

NP204DZ

Victoria Place

NP204ET

Friars Court

NP201HE

Commercial Street

NP204BT

Tunnel Terrace

NP201EP

Mellon Street

NP204HZ

Risca Road

NP204JY

Manley Road

NP201PW

Stow Hill

NP201GL

Griffin Street

NP204FN

Stow Park Avenue

NP204FF

Coldra Road

NP201LW

Commercial Street

NP204HY

Risca Road

NP204EQ

Victoria Road

NP204EN

Park Square

NP201FZ

High Street

NP204AF

Cwrt Maes Y Llyn

NP201ER

Canal Parade

NP204ER

Deanery Gardens

NP201ED

Emlyn Street

NP201EH

Lower Dock Street

NP201AF

Emlyn Street

NP201EG

Lower Dock Street

NP201HF

Commercial Street

NP204BH

Bridge Street

NP201JJ

Stow Hill

NP204GP

St Julian Street

NP204BP

Baneswell Road

NP201HP

Commercial Street

NP204EZ

Friars Road

NP202AL

Granville Lane

NP204LN

Oakfield Road

NP204AB

Cambrian Road

NP201DA

Clarence Place

NP204BR

East Street

NP202AB

George Street

NP201LX

Commercial Street

NP201HB

Skinner Street

NP204ED

Stow Hill

NP204HL

Caerau Road

NP204HX

Risca Road

NP201JT

Charles Street

NP204BX

Tunnel Terrace

NP201FW

High Street

NP201FA

Emlyn Street

NP204BL

Bridge Street

NP201EE

Lower Dock Street

NP204GL

Jones Street

NP201JH

Stow Hill

NP201DR

Emlyn Street

NP204EX

Clifton Place

NP201LN

Commercial Street

NP201LB

Scard Street

NP202EB

Queen Street

NP204JU

Bryngwyn Road

NP204DB

Blewitt Street

NP204BN

Caxton Place

NP204JQ

Bryngwyn Road

NP201DQ

Commercial Street

NP201TP

Stow Hill

NP204HB

Stow Hill

NP204GE

Clyffard Crescent

NP201FB

High Street

NP201JG

Stow Hill

NP201LA

Waters Lane

NP204AL

Bridge Street

NP204GJ

Jones Street

NP201JS

Stow Hill

NP201DT

Emlyn Street

NP202PA

Commercial Road

NP204BD

Stow Park Drive

NP204EE

Severn Terrace

NP204HG

Caerau Crescent

NP204GB

York Place

NP204EY

Friars Crescent

NP201JE

Stow Hill

NP203AA

Cardiff Road

NP201EB

Emlyn Street

NP201NA

Commercial Street

NP201JQ

Commercial Street

NP201JR

Charles Street

NP204FL

Stow Park Avenue

NP204EF

Dewsland Park Road

NP204FJ

Stow Park Avenue

NP204AT

Railway Street

NP201JL

Commercial Street

NP204FG

Llandaff Street

NP201AG

Stow Hill

NP204DG

St Mary Street

NP201JF

Wesley Place

NP201LT

Commercial Street

NP204DH

Beaufort Terrace

NP204DY

Clifton Road

NP204ES

Abbots Mews

NP204GN

St Woolos Road

NP201AD

Upper Dock Street

NP201JZ

North Street

NP201EJ

Dumfries Place

NP204JZ

Llanthewy Road

Data Sources

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