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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

NP204EE

Severn Terrace

NP204ER

Deanery Gardens

NP201DG

Upper Dock Street

NP204EH

Keynsham Avenue

NP201AF

Emlyn Street

NP201JB

Stow Hill

NP201WX

Commercial Street

NP204AT

Railway Street

NP204DT

Stow Hill

NP201EF

Lower Dock Street

NP202QA

Gwenddwr Grange Close

NP204BG

Bridge Street

NP204HH

Caerau Road

NP201JD

Stow Hill

NP201JY

North Street

NP204DD

West Street

NP204FN

Stow Park Avenue

NP204SF

Bridge Street

NP202EZ

King Street

NP202PX

Arlington Grange Close

NP202QW

King Pellinore Close

NP204FT

Stow Park Avenue

NP204GJ

Jones Street

NP204HL

Caerau Road

NP201EL

Powells Place

NP201GF

High Street

NP201TP

Stow Hill

NP202FF

Clytha Square

NP202QX

Westward Ho Crescent

NP204AL

Bridge Street

NP204BN

Caxton Place

NP201DR

Emlyn Street

NP201LU

Commercial Street

NP202UB

Belle Vue Lane

NP204GA

Stow Hill

NP201DQ

Commercial Street

NP201FS

Market Arcade

NP201LY

Commercial Street

NP204AB

Cambrian Road

NP201AE

Charles Street

NP201FZ

High Street

NP202PY

Cleeve Grange Crescent

NP204BZ

Windsor Terrace

NP204FD

Gaer Street

NP201ED

Emlyn Street

NP201EP

Mellon Street

NP201GA

High Street

NP201LE

School Lane

NP201PX

Stow Hill

NP204DG

St Mary Street

NP204GE

Clyffard Crescent

NP204ET

Friars Court

NP201EN

George Street

NP201HS

Llanarth Street

NP202QZ

Pendragon Grove

NP204FG

Llandaff Street

NP201EX

Ebenezer Terrace

NP204EG

Dewsland Park Road

NP204GF

Clyffard Crescent

NP201JP

Stow Hill

Data Sources

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