Newport East covers the eastern part of the city of Newport and adjoining communities toward the Monmouthshire border. It includes urban and suburban neighbourhoods linked closely to Newport city centre, together with areas influenced by the Severn estuary and the lower Usk. The constituency is predominantly built up, but its outer eastern edge becomes greener and more open. Major road and rail routes cross the area along the south Wales corridor, providing links toward Cardiff, Bristol and the wider region. Newport remains the principal commercial and employment centre. Overall, the seat represents the eastern side of one major south Wales city together with its suburban fringe.
Election data comes from UK Parliament. Turnout percentage is calculated by Project Open Gov from Parliament's turnout and electorate figures.
People and place
A population and household snapshot for Newport East, using validated House of Commons Library constituency datasets.
Estimated population116,957
EstimateMid-2024 estimate
Region / nationWales
Age profile
0 to 1722.9% · 26,836 people
18 to 247.3% · 8,501 people
25 to 3415.9% · 18,554 people
35 to 4920.0% · 23,427 people
50 to 6418.0% · 21,008 people
65 and over15.9% · 18,631 people
Population figures are mid-2024 estimates from the House of Commons Library. Project Open Gov calculates the estimated population shown above by summing the six published age-band counts. View population source ↗
Home ownership and renting
Housing tenure shows how households in this constituency described their home at the most recent census.
45,644 householdsCensus 2021
Home owners59.6% · 27,200 households
Private renters18.8% · 8,583 households
Social renters20.7% · 9,440 households
Other tenure0.9% · 421 households
“Other tenure” combines shared ownership and households recorded as living rent free.
Housing-tenure figures come from the most recent census: 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2022 in Scotland. View housing-tenure source ↗
Household composition
A broad view of household types in this constituency. Project Open Gov uses the four broad groups supplied by the Commons Library so the presentation remains consistent across the UK.
45,641 householdsCensus 2021
One-person households31.0% · 14,154 households
Families with dependent children30.1% · 13,752 households
Other single-family households35.0% · 15,958 households
Other household types3.9% · 1,777 households
Household-composition figures come from the Commons Library constituency dataset. The source uses census data and Project Open Gov displays its broad household groups rather than attempting to harmonise the detailed categories itself. View household-composition source ↗
Disability and day-to-day activities
The source records whether day-to-day activities are limited and uses separate person-level tables for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
110,087 people in the source baseCensus 2021Source comparison: England & Wales
Day-to-day activities limited a lot9.9% · 10,857 people
Day-to-day activities limited a little10.5% · 11,586 people
Not disabled under the Equality Act79.6% · 87,644 people
Comparison note: the workbook uses different source terminology across the UK: England & Wales uses “Disabled under the Equality Act”, while Scotland and Northern Ireland use “Disabled” / “Non-disabled”. Project Open Gov therefore preserves the source categories and does not present them as one single like-for-like UK legal definition.
Disability figures come from the Commons Library constituency workbook. This profile uses the person-level tables only; the workbook also contains separate household-level disability tables which are not used here. View disability source ↗
Petitions
Open UK Government and Parliament petitions that have reached at least 10,000 signatures nationally, ranked here by the number of signatures recorded in this constituency.
Petition signatures are not a poll and do not show what the constituency as a whole thinks. A person can also sign more than one petition.
Open petitionCloses 8 November 2026
Review the law on unfit to plead & reform it to protect victims & public safety
Signature counts come from the official UK Government and Parliament petitions data and may change while a petition remains open. Browse official petitions ↗
Funding and local projects
National Lottery grants awarded to organisations recorded in this parliamentary constituency since 4 July 2024.
The constituency is based on the recipient organisation recorded in the source data. The funded activity may sometimes take place across a wider area.
Grants recorded154
Total awarded£3,752,808
Most recent awards
National Lottery grantAwarded 30 June 2026
BWORKZ at Wellies Farm final expansion
BWORKZ
£20,000
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
BWORKZ - Environment - National Lottery Awards for All Wales
National Lottery grantAwarded 9 June 2026
The Morgan Family Legacy
Reality Theatre Community Interest Company
£10,000
The National Lottery Heritage Fund · Heritage
About this award
Our project aims to engage an intergenerational group of adults experiencing isolation, poor mental health, and barriers to participation in exploring and celebrating Newport’s heritage through creative practice. We will support participants to research, interpret and reimagine the legacy of the Morgan family and key local landmarks, building confidence, skills and social connection. Through structured, supported sessions and accessible site visits, participants will gain a deeper understanding of local heritage while developing creative and collaborative skills. The project will culminate in a public showcase combining visual art and performance, enabling participants to share their work and voices with the wider community. We aim to reduce loneliness, increase wellbeing, and empower participants to see themselves as contributors to cultural heritage. The project will also strengthen partnerships and create a replicable model for inclusive, community-led heritage engagement that can continue beyond the funding period.
National Lottery grantAwarded 2 June 2026
Supporting low-income families in Pillgwenlly South Wales
The Pill Trust
£19,901
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
The Pill Trust - Children & Young People - National Lottery Awards for All Wales
National Lottery grantAwarded 25 May 2026
Sensory inclusion for all
... and breathe
£7,325
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
... and breathe - Children & Young People - National Lottery Awards for All Wales
National Lottery grantAwarded 19 May 2026
Plot 4 Community Allotment
Tin Shed Theatre Community Interest Company
£19,923
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
Tin Shed Theatre Community Interest Company - Environment - National Lottery Awards for All Wales
149 more awards are available.
Source: DCMS National Lottery Grants Database. The figures shown cover awards from 4 July 2024 to 1 July 2026. View official grants data ↗
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