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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

NP201GD

High Street

NP204EY

Friars Crescent

NP201LX

Commercial Street

NP202EA

King Street

NP202PZ

Downton Hall Close

NP202QQ

Excalibur Drive

NP201LQ

Commercial Street

NP203AZ

Aubrey Hames Close

NP204EX

Clifton Place

NP201TS

Commercial Street

NP201AG

Stow Hill

NP201DZ

Upper Dock Street

NP202QY

Arrow Close

NP204EB

Vicarage Hill

NP204FP

Waterloo Road

NP201DW

Upper Dock Street

NP201EU

Emlyn Street

NP201FU

Market Street

NP204AX

Devon Place

NP201DA

Clarence Place

NP201FW

High Street

NP204FF

Coldra Road

NP204GG

St Edward Street

NP204GQ

St Woolos Place

NP201EJ

Dumfries Place

NP201HZ

John Frost Square

NP204DF

St Mary Street

NP204FW

Spring Lane

NP201AD

Upper Dock Street

NP201HJ

Commercial Street

NP201PA

Emlyn Street

NP202AL

Granville Lane

NP204DL

School Houses

NP204EU

Cathedral Court

NP204FY

Brynhyfryd Avenue

NP201GL

Griffin Street

NP204EF

Dewsland Park Road

NP201JZ

North Street

NP202FQ

Lady Margaret Hall Close

NP204EQ

Victoria Road

NP204GD

York Place

NP201DT

Emlyn Street

NP201EQ

Caroline Street

NP201DX

Upper Dock Street

NP204BU

Ford Street

NP201FA

Emlyn Street

NP201JF

Wesley Place

NP202BP

Emlyn Street

NP204UT

Bridge Street

NP201ET

Ebenezer Terrace

NP201JN

Commercial Street

NP204DW

Stow Hill

NP204EW

Clifton Road

NP204GH

Graham Street

NP201TE

North Street

NP204DZ

Victoria Place

NP204ED

Stow Hill

NP202QJ

Chepstow Castle Green

NP204EJ

Palmyra Place

NP201DP

Stow Hill

NP201HD

Skinner Street

NP204DU

Victoria Close

NP204FE

Coldra Road

NP204HB

Stow Hill

NP201DB

Upper Dock Street

NP201DD

Griffin Street

NP201EW

Emlyn Walk

NP201GY

Skinner Lane

NP204DE

Victoria Crescent

NP204GN

St Woolos Road

NP201AA

High Street

NP201HG

Kingsway

NP201HP

Commercial Street

NP201JE

Stow Hill

NP201JW

Charles Street

NP201LZ

Hill Street

NP202PW

Abberley Hall Road

NP204BX

Tunnel Terrace

NP201JT

Charles Street

NP202QN

Llanvair Grange Close

NP204AJ

Stow Hill

NP204FJ

Stow Park Avenue

NP201LD

Baneswell Courtyard

NP202QS

Monmouth Castle Drive

NP204GP

St Julian Street

NP204SZ

Friars Road

NP202FD

Clytha Square

NP202QR

Baydon Manor Court

NP201JH

Stow Hill

NP204BS

Albert Terrace

NP201ES

Cross Lane

NP201JS

Stow Hill

NP201NA

Commercial Street

NP202ED

Cardiff Road

NP201GH

High Street

NP202AE

Granville Street

NP202QP

Capel Dewi Hall Road

NP201JU

Charles Street

NP204BQ

William Lovett Gardens

NP204BR

East Street

Data Sources

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