Postcode NP20 4GL 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 299.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belle Vue Park.
Stow Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Stow Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 299.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.0% 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.
The average income per household in Stow Hill is £41,459 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 4GL.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newport (South Wales) | N/A | Walking directions to Newport (South Wales) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belle Vue Park | Large | Walking directions to Belle Vue Park |
| 0.1 mi | Clifton Park | Small | Walking directions to Clifton Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chapel Park | Small | Walking directions to Chapel Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £360,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £262,500 | £300 |
| Terraced | 32 | £185,500 | £195 |
| Flats | 7 | £121,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 4GL.
In the NP20 4GL postcode area, located within Stow Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 4GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | My Local Convenience Store | 116a Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4GA | Walking directions to My Local Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Baneswell Express | 8 Baneswell Road, Newport, NP20 4BP | Walking directions to Baneswell Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4GA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Superstore | 141 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LN | Walking directions to Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 161-163 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Elected local representatives for NP20 4GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Thomas
Stow Hill - Elected 5 May 2022
Miqdad Al-Nuaimi
Stow Hill - Elected 5 May 2022
Jessica Morden
Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP20 4GL records about 299 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.
The median sale price around NP20 4GL in Stow Hill is £221,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NP20 4GL, including St Woolos Primary School, Greenfields School and Clytha Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP20 4GL is Newport (South Wales), about 474 m away.
NP20 4GL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 4GL 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).
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.