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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 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£221,500
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £287K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Stow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £471,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£360,000£305
Semi-Detached16£262,500£300
Terraced32£185,500£195
Flats7£121,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stow Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,995£87,000£199,995£114,000
2017£257,995£91,000£199,995£132,000
2018£251,495£85,000£204,995£139,975
2019£271,498£147,500£222,750£148,250
2020£305,750£98,500£225,000£156,000
2021£317,750£135,000£252,500£167,475
2022£354,000£136,250£232,500£186,000
2023£372,500£140,000£265,000£154,000
2024£365,000£121,000£240,000£180,000
2025£358,000£129,000£283,500£195,000
2026£365,750£110,000£265,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£182£198£123
2017£209£140£209£127
2018£214£128£215£136
2019£224£155£243£142
2020£238£129£198£145
2021£256£165£234£167
2022£286£175£247£167
2023£291£164£262£169
2024£300£203£202£191
2025£295£232£267£191
2026£301£178£283£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stow Hill in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.