Newport: population and statistics
Newport has a population of 168,584 (2025) across 190.4 km², or 885 people per km². It ranks 144 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +13.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 168,584 residents
- 190.4 km²
- 885 people/km²
Newport in numbers
Population of Newport over time
Newport had 148,948 residents in 2015 and 168,584 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 158,438 |
| 2021 | 159,687 |
| 2022 | 161,933 |
| 2023 | 164,882 |
| 2024 | 167,405 |
| 2025 | 168,584 |
All indicators for Newport
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Newport | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 282 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.8% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 43 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Newport | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 72,490 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 142 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 33.6% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.3% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 97 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 66,054 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 139 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 83.2% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 170 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 16.6% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 142 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 63.6% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 211 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.7% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 188 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 19.5% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 68 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £229,200 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 232 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 188 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Newport | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.6% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 79 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.6% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.9% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 159 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Newport | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,445 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 235 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 32.3 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 327 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,320 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 257 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,533 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 240 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Newport | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 76.6% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 168 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 64 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Newport | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 22.6% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 106 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Newport ranks 6 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Newport, compared with an average of 1.1% in Wales and 1.5% across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 32.3 per 1,000 in Newport, compared with an average of 40.4 per 1,000 in Wales and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Wales for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Wales for “Share of residents aged under 16”.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,672 football pitches.
- 3.1 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Torfaen, 12.9 km away.
Business sectors: Newport
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×1.2
- Construction11.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Transport and storage7.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.2
Where is Newport?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newport?
Newport has 168,584 residents (2025), ranking 144 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Newport?
Newport covers 190.4 km², with a density of 885 people per km².
Is the population of Newport growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Newport went from 148,948 to 168,584, a change of +13.2%.
Where is Newport?
Newport is in Wales (region). Latitude 51.588, longitude −2.997.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Newport?
In Newport, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Newport?
In Newport, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 32.3 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 327 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Newport?
The nearest to Newport are Torfaen (13 km), Monmouthshire (15 km), Caerphilly (15 km), Cardiff (15 km), Blaenau Gwent (25 km).