Stow Hill is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4DW is located in the Stow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4DZ, NP20 4DX, NP20 4DU, NP20 1JY, NP20 4EQ, NP20 4DT, NP20 1LZ, NP20 1JU, NP20 1JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 4DW is primarily male, with 61.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 38.2% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -12.8% |
| Male | 53.3% | 61.8% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 12.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP20 4DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 51.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 24.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 44.3% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 26.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 21.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NP20 4DW this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 29.2% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 30.4% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 8.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 13.3% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 11.7% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 78.8% | 67.6% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 69.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 17.3% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 69.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 13.3% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stow Hill was 163.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stow Hill has the 21st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 115th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2013-03-22 | £165,874 |
| 80 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-03-15 | £208,476 |
| Court House, 108 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £249,951 | 2008-01-23 | £391,846 |
| Flat 2 72 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2004-10-29 | £351,327 |
| 80 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2003-05-09 | £225,117 |
NP20 4DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 4DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 96 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 795 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 802 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 991 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Hill Access Resource And Enterprise (Share) Centre | 88 Stow Hill, Newport | 52 yd | |
| Geshmak | 17 Charles Street, Newport | 107 yd | |
| Eden Gate | 25 Hill Street, Newport | 154 yd | |
| Chapter 36 | 1 Charles Street, Newport | 208 yd | |
| Stardust Amusement | 140A Commercial Street, Newport | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 117 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 251 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 330 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 359 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asaga Noodle Bar | 154 Commercial Street, Newport | 242 yd | |
| M Vacara & Co | 39 Llanarth Street, Newport | 285 yd | |
| Nanu & GuGu Punjabi Kitchen | 118 Commercial Street, Newport | 293 yd | |
| Deli Fuego Cake | 76 Commercial Street, Newport | 321 yd | |
| Bubble Trouble | Unit 9, Kingsway Centre | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 284 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 353 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 456 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 518 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.