Stow Hill is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4RB 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 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4HD, NP20 4HA, NP20 4HB, NP20 4HG, NP20 4HS, NP20 4JZ, NP20 4HR, NP20 4LA, NP20 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 4RB is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 51.1% | 46% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 54% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 34.2% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 42.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 50.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 27.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 18.4% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 19.6% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 41.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 84.9% | 75.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 83.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 84.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stow Hill was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stow Hill has the 18th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 141st lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2007-07-06 | £515,657 |
| 212 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2007-06-01 | £521,097 |
| 210 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 1996-09-24 | £384,575 |
| 210 Stow Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1996-03-08 | £541,498 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 894 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Cafe | 10A Risca Road, Newport | 233 yd | |
| Belle Vue Tea Room | Pavillion, Belle Vue Park | 533 yd | |
| Vittorio Restaurant | 113 - 115 Stow Hill, Newport | 581 yd | |
| Holy Cheesus | 6 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 592 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handpost Hotel | The Hand Post, 2 Bassaleg Road | 379 yd | |
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 501 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 598 yd | |
| Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club | Woodville Road, Newport | 729 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binas Traditional Fish And Chips | 236A Stow Hill, Newport | 133 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 238 Stow Hill, Newport | 140 yd | |
| Mahin Spice | 240 Stow Hill, Newport | 145 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 90 Llanthewy Road, Newport | 169 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 12 Risca Road, Newport | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 618 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 1,015 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 1,016 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.