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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

NP202QW

King Pellinore Close

NP204GD

York Place

NP204DX

Stow Hill

NP204GB

York Place

NP204DP

Havelock Street

NP204EA

Stow Hill

NP201EG

Lower Dock Street

NP201FX

High Street

NP202AL

Granville Lane

NP202FU

Barnstaple Court

NP204DE

Victoria Crescent

NP202QB

Monmouth Castle Drive

NP204EW

Clifton Road

NP201HP

Commercial Street

NP202ED

Cardiff Road

NP204GA

Stow Hill

NP201FU

Market Street

NP201HE

Commercial Street

NP204AJ

Stow Hill

NP202PA

Commercial Road

NP201RL

Commercial Street

NP204GH

Graham Street

NP203AA

Cardiff Road

NP201ES

Cross Lane

NP201LZ

Hill Street

NP201JJ

Stow Hill

NP204EY

Friars Crescent

NP204EU

Cathedral Court

NP201DD

Griffin Street

NP201EE

Lower Dock Street

NP202PW

Abberley Hall Road

NP201JN

Commercial Street

NP201AG

Stow Hill

NP202FE

Kings Lane

NP201LU

Commercial Street

NP201LQ

Commercial Street

NP201JG

Stow Hill

NP204BD

Stow Park Drive

NP201ET

Ebenezer Terrace

NP202EG

Cardiff Road

NP201PA

Emlyn Street

NP204SF

Bridge Street

NP201HD

Skinner Street

NP201WX

Commercial Street

NP201DZ

Upper Dock Street

NP204RS

Commercial Street

NP204DH

Beaufort Terrace

NP201YD

Commercial Street

NP202QD

Neath Abbey Grove

NP201JX

Havelock Street

NP201LW

Commercial Street

NP204AG

Queensway

NP204AU

Station Street

NP201AB

Skinner Street

NP202QZ

Pendragon Grove

NP201LT

Commercial Street

NP204FJ

Stow Park Avenue

NP201EH

Lower Dock Street

NP204DG

St Mary Street

NP204UT

Bridge Street

NP204DA

Blewitt Street

NP204FP

Waterloo Road

NP204FY

Brynhyfryd Avenue

NP202QU

Barfleur Crescent

NP204BT

Tunnel Terrace

NP201FB

High Street

NP203AZ

Aubrey Hames Close

NP202FQ

Lady Margaret Hall Close

NP204GE

Clyffard Crescent

NP202QY

Arrow Close

NP202PX

Arlington Grange Close

NP204FH

Stow Park Avenue

NP204EN

Park Square

NP201PX

Stow Hill

NP204DZ

Victoria Place

NP201LR

Commercial Street

NP204BS

Albert Terrace

NP204NN

Devon Place

NP204BH

Bridge Street

NP201TS

Commercial Street

NP201DB

Upper Dock Street

NP201DT

Emlyn Street

NP204FG

Llandaff Street

NP201DX

Upper Dock Street

NP201LA

Waters Lane

NP204BQ

William Lovett Gardens

NP202BP

Emlyn Street

NP204FW

Spring Lane

NP204BG

Bridge Street

NP201HR

Llanarth Street

NP204EE

Severn Terrace

NP201JR

Charles Street

NP204FA

Friars Road

NP204EZ

Friars Road

NP204EQ

Victoria Road

NP201EL

Powells Place

NP204BZ

Windsor Terrace

NP201HZ

John Frost Square

NP201TE

North Street

NP201GF

High Street

Data Sources

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