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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

NP204AG

Queensway

NP202BP

Emlyn Street

NP204BY

Kingsmill Terrace

NP201LZ

Hill Street

NP201TS

Commercial Street

NP204LA

Llanthewy Road

NP204BS

Albert Terrace

NP201HR

Llanarth Street

NP201JB

Stow Hill

NP201LD

Baneswell Courtyard

NP204AJ

Stow Hill

NP201RL

Commercial Street

NP203EG

Upton Road

NP202FE

Kings Lane

NP204GF

Clyffard Crescent

NP201EZ

Robbin's Lane

NP201JY

North Street

NP201JU

Charles Street

NP204BG

Bridge Street

NP204DT

Stow Hill

NP201HY

Emlyn Street

NP201LF

Charles Street

NP204FX

Brynhyfryd Road

NP203EE

Ombersley Road

NP201EN

George Street

NP201JN

Commercial Street

NP204GQ

St Woolos Place

NP204HH

Caerau Road

NP204EB

Vicarage Hill

NP201DW

Upper Dock Street

NP204LD

Llanthewy Road

NP204GD

York Place

NP201UE

Commercial Street

NP204FH

Stow Park Avenue

NP204EJ

Palmyra Place

NP202EA

King Street

NP204JX

Bolton Road

NP204FD

Gaer Street

NP201GY

Skinner Lane

NP204GA

Stow Hill

NP204DD

West Street

NP201YD

Commercial Street

NP204FP

Waterloo Road

NP204RS

Commercial Street

NP201JD

Stow Hill

NP201DZ

Upper Dock Street

NP204DW

Stow Hill

NP201HZ

John Frost Square

NP201HJ

Commercial Street

NP204DF

St Mary Street

NP201DL

Upper Dock Street

NP201DS

Friars Walk Shopping Centre

NP201LY

Commercial Street

NP201DF

Upper Dock Street

NP204EW

Clifton Road

NP204EU

Cathedral Court

NP204FW

Spring Lane

NP204FA

Friars Road

NP201GA

High Street

NP204DX

Stow Hill

NP204EA

Stow Hill

NP201HA

Skinner Street

NP202AE

Granville Street

NP204EG

Dewsland Park Road

NP204NN

Devon Place

NP201GH

High Street

NP201WX

Commercial Street

NP204JW

Risca Road

NP204BU

Ford Street

NP202EZ

King Street

NP205GZ

Devon Place

NP204BQ

William Lovett Gardens

NP204AD

Bridge Street

NP204EL

Park Square

NP201EL

Powells Place

NP201EQ

Caroline Street

NP201PA

Emlyn Street

NP204HA

Stow Hill

NP201DD

Griffin Street

NP203EH

West Park Road

NP201EF

Lower Dock Street

NP201HS

Llanarth Street

NP204BZ

Windsor Terrace

NP201DX

Upper Dock Street

NP201AA

High Street

NP201GG

High Street

NP201LU

Commercial Street

NP201JX

Havelock Street

NP201DG

Upper Dock Street

NP204AX

Devon Place

NP201GN

Griffin Street

NP203EA

Bassaleg Road

NP201LE

School Lane

NP204RB

Stow Hill

NP202EE

Clytha Square

NP202FF

Clytha Square

NP201LR

Commercial Street

NP201FX

High Street

NP201AB

Skinner Street

NP201DU

Friars Walk Shopping Centre

Data Sources

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