Postcode insights

NP20 1HD

Skinner Street

Stow Hill

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Detailed insights for NP20 1HD

Overview

Postcode NP20 1HD is located in an urban city, within the Stow Hill ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Stow Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 253.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stow Hill is £41,459 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Clifton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
253
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Stow Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Stow Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 253.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stow Hill is £41,459 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 1HD.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP20 1HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Newport (South Wales)

N/A

Walking directions to Newport (South Wales)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 1HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClifton ParkSmallWalking directions to Clifton Park
0.2 miChapel ParkSmallWalking directions to Chapel Park

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
1,795.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.25(+225%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.21(+424%)
Shoplifting
66.5(+934%)
Public order
38.61(+370%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.03(+309%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
47.67%
Other White
24
9.3%
African
18
6.98%
Indian
16
6.2%
Other Asian
15
5.81%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
35%
No qualifications
49
22.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
60.9%
Social rents from council
14
10.53%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.77%
Owns outright
11
8.27%
Other social rented
11
8.27%
Total households: 133

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.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 1HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 1HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jan 20263, Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1HEOtherLeasehold£46,500
04 Aug 20257 - 8, Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1HEOtherFreehold£176,000
09 Sept 2025185A, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DGOtherFreehold£254,000
24 Jul 2025173, Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1JNOtherLeasehold£88,000
29 May 2025165, Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1JNOtherFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the NP20 1HD postcode area, located within Stow Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 1HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Woolos Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMaindee C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 1HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 1HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBR Store30 High Street, Newport, NP20 1GHWalking directions to BR Store
0 miLondis174-176 Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DYWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miTesco Express14 Cambrian Road, Newport, NP20 4ABWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondis Queens News Off Licence78 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AQWalking directions to Londis Queens News Off Licence
0.1 miSelect ConvenienceUnit K5 Friars Walk, Newport, NP20 1EAWalking directions to Select Convenience

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 1HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kate Thomas

Stow Hill - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Miqdad Al-Nuaimi

Stow Hill - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Morden

Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport EastW07000104
WardStow HillW05001645
ParishStow HillW04001050
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stow HillW02000360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 014DW01001687
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 1HD

Is NP20 1HD (Stow Hill) safe?

The area around NP20 1HD records about 253 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NP20 1HD?

The median sale price around NP20 1HD in Stow Hill is £221,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP20 1HD?

There are 12 schools close to NP20 1HD, including St Woolos Primary School, St Mary's R.C. Primary School and Maindee C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP20 1HD?

The closest station to NP20 1HD is Newport (South Wales), about 303 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP20 1HD?

NP20 1HD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 1HD (Stow Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 1HD is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kate Thomas (Labour Party) and Miqdad Al-Nuaimi (Labour Party).

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.