Stow Hill sits immediately above the heart of Newport, rising from the banks of the River Usk to form a distinct, largely residential ridge that overlooks the city. The area is anchored by the hilltop St Woolos Cathedral, a striking medieval landmark, and is threaded with a mix of Georgian and Victorian terraces, leafy streets and short stretches of local shops and cafés within easy walking distance of Newport city centre and Newport railway station.
Historically the hill has been a prominent settlement point and today it combines quiet residential pockets with small-scale commercial activity and community amenities; you’ll find a blend of long‑standing neighbours, students and commuters. The elevated position gives pleasant views across the river and town, and the neighbourhood’s combination of heritage buildings and everyday urban life makes it one of Newport’s more characterful inner-city areas.
Postcode districts covering Stow Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Cardiff 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Newport 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Weston-super-Mare 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Tonypandy 19.9 miles32 km
- Barry 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Bridgend 25 miles40.2 km
- Cwmbran Central 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Cwmbrân 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 20 miles32.3 km
- Coity Higher 24.4 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Victoria Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Allt-yr-yn Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Gaer Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Pillgwenlly Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- St. Julians Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Shaftesbury Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Newport Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Beechwood Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Liswerry Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lliswerry Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Tredegar Park Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Rogerstone East Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Stow Hill
NP20 2QR, NP20 1JG, NP20 1AB, NP20 1JU, NP20 2QL, NP20 4FN, NP20 4ER, NP20 4FZ, NP20 1WX … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Cardiff Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Newport Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Rogerstone Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
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Schools in Stow Hill
- Catch22 Include Wales Independent - special
- St. Woolos Primary Primary
- Wadham College of Science Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Tredegar Park Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 10 miles16.1 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.1 miles16.3 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Cardiff University University 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km