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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 408 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
408
Deprivation level
9/10
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
174.23(+375%)
Anti-social behaviour
111.74(+670%)
Shoplifting
97.12(+1299%)
Public order
65.41(+632%)
Criminal damage and arson
46.33(+473%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 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
Detached13£358,000
Flats9£130,000
Semi-Detached17£285,000
Terraced22£176,500

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

NP201PW

Stow Hill

NP201EA

John Frost Square

NP201YD

Commercial Street

NP201LA

Waters Lane

NP201JJ

Stow Hill

NP201GG

High Street

NP204AQ

Bridge Street

NP204DH

Beaufort Terrace

NP201EB

Emlyn Street

NP201JG

Stow Hill

NP201LN

Commercial Street

NP201LP

Commercial Street

NP202QE

Windsor Castle Road

NP204AD

Bridge Street

NP204BY

Kingsmill Terrace

NP204GB

York Place

NP202PA

Commercial Road

NP204DY

Clifton Road

NP201LS

Commercial Street

NP201LT

Commercial Street

NP201UE

Commercial Street

NP202QB

Monmouth Castle Drive

NP204DA

Blewitt Street

NP204FH

Stow Park Avenue

NP202QL

Tamar Valley Close

NP202QT

Polar Star Court

NP204BP

Baneswell Road

NP204DJ

Bailey Street

NP204DX

Stow Hill

NP204EL

Park Square

NP204EP

Ivor Street

NP201GN

Griffin Street

NP202FU

Barnstaple Court

NP201DJ

Corn Street

NP201JL

Commercial Street

NP204BW

Sidney Street

NP201EH

Lower Dock Street

NP202FE

Kings Lane

NP202QU

Barfleur Crescent

NP204BD

Stow Park Drive

NP204BT

Tunnel Terrace

NP201LW

Commercial Street

NP202EB

Queen Street

NP202EE

Clytha Square

NP203AA

Cardiff Road

NP204NY

Bridge Street

NP204RB

Stow Hill

NP204RS

Commercial Street

NP201DS

Friars Walk Shopping Centre

NP201LF

Charles Street

NP201EZ

Robbin's Lane

NP201HR

Llanarth Street

NP201HY

Emlyn Street

NP201JR

Charles Street

NP201JX

Havelock Street

NP204FA

Friars Road

NP201DU

Friars Walk Shopping Centre

NP201HB

Skinner Street

NP202EF

Clytha Square

NP202QD

Neath Abbey Grove

NP204FB

Waterloo Road

NP201DL

Upper Dock Street

NP201EG

Lower Dock Street

NP201LB

Scard Street

NP202EG

Cardiff Road

NP201DF

Upper Dock Street

NP204AN

Bridge Street

NP204DB

Blewitt Street

NP201DY

Upper Dock Street

NP201FX

High Street

NP201HF

Commercial Street

NP204BH

Bridge Street

NP204EN

Park Square

NP204GL

Jones Street

NP201ER

Canal Parade

NP201FB

High Street

NP201GP

High Street

NP202RW

Windsor Castle Road

NP204ES

Abbots Mews

NP204FZ

Stow Hill

NP204EA

Stow Hill

NP204AU

Station Street

NP201HE

Commercial Street

NP204DP

Havelock Street

NP204EZ

Friars Road

NP204FX

Brynhyfryd Road

NP205GZ

Devon Place

NP201EE

Lower Dock Street

NP202AB

George Street

NP204FL

Stow Park Avenue

NP204NN

Devon Place

NP201AB

Skinner Street

NP201DH

Upper Dock Street

NP201HA

Skinner Street

NP201LR

Commercial Street

NP201RL

Commercial Street

NP204AG

Queensway

NP204BL

Bridge Street

NP201JQ

Commercial Street

NP201FQ

High Street

Data Sources

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