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About

Stow Hill ward sits in the heart of Newport, encompassing a significant portion of the city centre. The area includes the main commercial and civic core, with its principal shopping streets, the central bus station, and the modern Friars Walk development. It is also home to Newport Railway Station, a key transport hub for the wider region. The urban landscape is defined by a mix of retail, administrative buildings, and residential streets that spread out from the commercial core.

The ward extends to include the residential areas of Stow Hill and Barrack Hill, characterised by terraced housing and local community facilities. It is anchored by the distinctive St Woolos Cathedral, a historic landmark with a visible presence on the city's skyline. The area contains important institutions like the Royal Gwent Hospital and Newport Crown Court, reflecting its central role in the city's public services. Green space is provided by Belle Vue Park, a Victorian park featuring a traditional bandstand and conservatory.

Area overview

On average Stow Hill has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 248 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 £41,273 per year. Stow Hill is home to around 6,497 people, with a population density of about 4,275.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stow Hill Population
6,497
Population density
4,275.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.51(+214%)
Anti-social behaviour
70.96(+445%)
Shoplifting
56.64(+781%)
Public order
36.94(+349%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.48(+315%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,369
67.24%
Other White
428
6.59%
Pakistani
368
5.66%
Other Asian
248
3.82%
Indian
227
3.49%
Total population: 6,498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,947
35.55%
No qualifications
1,249
22.8%
Level 3 (A level)
753
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
678
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,477

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
924
31.29%
Owns with a mortgage
767
25.97%
Other social rented
533
18.05%
Owns outright
522
17.68%
Social rents from council
121
4.1%
Total households: 2,953

Property prices in Stow Hill

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Stow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 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
Detached14£351,500
Flats9£125,000
Semi-Detached23£270,000
Terraced31£195,000

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

NP201HJ

Commercial Street

NP204DJ

Bailey Street

NP201LE

School Lane

NP201JT

Charles Street

NP204BL

Bridge Street

NP204BR

East Street

NP201EP

Mellon Street

NP201GP

High Street

NP201JZ

North Street

NP201AF

Emlyn Street

NP202PZ

Downton Hall Close

NP201NA

Commercial Street

NP202RW

Windsor Castle Road

NP201DS

Friars Walk Shopping Centre

NP204BX

Tunnel Terrace

NP201EQ

Caroline Street

NP201HA

Skinner Street

NP204DF

St Mary Street

NP202QS

Monmouth Castle Drive

NP202FD

Clytha Square

NP204FZ

Stow Hill

NP201JB

Stow Hill

NP202UB

Belle Vue Lane

NP204BP

Baneswell Road

NP202QL

Tamar Valley Close

NP202QE

Windsor Castle Road

NP201HY

Emlyn Street

NP201HS

Llanarth Street

NP204GP

St Julian Street

NP202QA

Gwenddwr Grange Close

NP201AD

Upper Dock Street

NP201FQ

High Street

NP204EH

Keynsham Avenue

NP201DW

Upper Dock Street

NP201JY

North Street

NP204EP

Ivor Street

NP204GN

St Woolos Road

NP201DF

Upper Dock Street

NP201DA

Clarence Place

NP202QX

Westward Ho Crescent

NP202PY

Cleeve Grange Crescent

NP201ED

Emlyn Street

NP204BY

Kingsmill Terrace

NP201JW

Charles Street

NP202EB

Queen Street

NP201JD

Stow Hill

NP201DY

Upper Dock Street

NP201EB

Emlyn Street

NP201JF

Wesley Place

NP201GN

Griffin Street

NP201LB

Scard Street

NP204DD

West Street

NP201DR

Emlyn Street

NP201GG

High Street

NP204BN

Caxton Place

NP204GJ

Jones Street

NP204AB

Cambrian Road

NP201DH

Upper Dock Street

NP201AE

Charles Street

NP204EJ

Palmyra Place

NP201EU

Emlyn Street

NP204AQ

Bridge Street

NP201ER

Canal Parade

NP204EG

Dewsland Park Road

NP204AT

Railway Street

NP204ED

Stow Hill

NP204NY

Bridge Street

NP204FF

Coldra Road

NP201LP

Commercial Street

NP201DG

Upper Dock Street

NP204FE

Coldra Road

NP201LX

Commercial Street

NP204FD

Gaer Street

NP204GL

Jones Street

NP202EA

King Street

NP201EZ

Robbin's Lane

NP204EL

Park Square

NP201GD

High Street

NP201GL

Griffin Street

NP202FF

Clytha Square

NP201LY

Commercial Street

NP201DL

Upper Dock Street

NP201EX

Ebenezer Terrace

NP201JH

Stow Hill

NP201LN

Commercial Street

NP201EA

John Frost Square

NP204RB

Stow Hill

NP201EN

George Street

NP204GF

Clyffard Crescent

NP204BW

Sidney Street

NP204ES

Abbots Mews

NP201GH

High Street

NP204AN

Bridge Street

NP204BU

Ford Street

NP204HH

Caerau Road

NP204GG

St Edward Street

NP204ET

Friars Court

NP201JP

Stow Hill

NP201DQ

Commercial Street

NP204FT

Stow Park Avenue

Data Sources

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