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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

NP204FN

Stow Park Avenue

NP202QQ

Excalibur Drive

NP201LF

Charles Street

NP201FS

Market Arcade

NP204AL

Bridge Street

NP201EF

Lower Dock Street

NP201FW

High Street

NP204SZ

Friars Road

NP201FA

Emlyn Street

NP201UE

Commercial Street

NP201EW

Emlyn Walk

NP202QN

Llanvair Grange Close

NP202QP

Capel Dewi Hall Road

NP204EB

Vicarage Hill

NP204EF

Dewsland Park Road

NP204FX

Brynhyfryd Road

NP201HG

Kingsway

NP201EJ

Dumfries Place

NP201LS

Commercial Street

NP202EF

Clytha Square

NP201HB

Skinner Street

NP201FZ

High Street

NP204DB

Blewitt Street

NP204DW

Stow Hill

NP204FL

Stow Park Avenue

NP202QJ

Chepstow Castle Green

NP204DT

Stow Hill

NP202EE

Clytha Square

NP201DJ

Corn Street

NP204DU

Victoria Close

NP204HB

Stow Hill

NP202QT

Polar Star Court

NP202AE

Granville Street

NP204GQ

St Woolos Place

NP201DU

Friars Walk Shopping Centre

NP201HF

Commercial Street

NP201JL

Commercial Street

NP204EX

Clifton Place

NP201JS

Stow Hill

NP201DP

Stow Hill

NP201JE

Stow Hill

NP204AX

Devon Place

NP201LD

Baneswell Courtyard

NP204DY

Clifton Road

NP204HL

Caerau Road

NP201GY

Skinner Lane

NP204FB

Waterloo Road

NP202QR

Baydon Manor Court

NP201AA

High Street

NP205GZ

Devon Place

NP201GA

High Street

NP204DL

School Houses

NP201TP

Stow Hill

NP201JQ

Commercial Street

NP202AB

George Street

NP201JU

Charles Street

NP204ER

Deanery Gardens

NP204AD

Bridge Street

NP202EZ

King Street

NP201PW

Stow Hill

Data Sources

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