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About

New Mills ward lies on the western edge of the Cotswold district, encompassing part of the town of Tetbury. The area features residential streets, local shops, and services centred around the historic market town. The landscape includes gentle slopes characteristic of the region, with some areas transitioning into more open countryside on its fringes.

A notable local landmark is the Tetbury Goods Shed, a restored railway building that now serves as a community arts and heritage centre. The ward contains several listed buildings reflecting the town's architectural history, alongside modern housing developments. Local governance is focused on planning and community infrastructure within this settled part of the Cotswolds.

Area overview

On average New Mills has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Mills is £58,011 per year. There are 1 schools in New Mills: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Mills is home to around 2,849 people, with a population density of about 4,459.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Mills Population
2,849
Population density
4,459.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.56(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.15(+142%)
Shoplifting
20.71(+213%)
Other theft
18.6(+230%)
Public order
9.83(+50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,625
92.17%
Other White
81
2.84%
Irish
20
0.7%
Other Asian
18
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.6%
Total population: 2,848

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
582
25.72%
Level 3 (A level)
435
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
408
18.03%
No qualifications
382
16.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
267
11.8%
Total 16+ residents: 2,263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
332
27.67%
Owns with a mortgage
311
25.92%
Other social rented
262
21.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
141
11.75%
Shared ownership
96
8%
Total households: 1,200

Property prices in New Mills

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £350K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £346 per square foot) in New Mills area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £429,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Mills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£386,500£364
Detached3£346,000£361
Terraced16£314,000£346
Flats5£170,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Mills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£115,900£226,000£225,000
2017£417,000£110,500£236,366£225,000
2018£347,500£132,500£317,500£257,500
2019£353,000£150,000£295,000£232,500
2020£448,250£175,000£315,000£247,500
2021£530,000£157,500£297,000£282,757
2022£575,000£180,000£370,000£308,000
2023£170,000£416,000£276,500
2024£485,625£85,500£327,500£318,000
2025£348,000£181,750£345,000£317,500
2026£167,500£404,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Mills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£166£232£284
2017£275£174£263£265
2018£349£171£294£325
2019£296£244£323£263
2020£337£280£263£274
2021£352£267£317£343
2022£379£280£347£348
2023£248£337£326
2024£352£139£301£330
2025£370£307£311£363
2026£239£387£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Mills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Mills in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about New Mills

Is New Mills safe?

New Mills records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in New Mills?

The median sale price in New Mills is £317,500 (about £346 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in New Mills?

New Mills has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is New Mills?

New Mills scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in New Mills sits around rank 20,583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in New Mills?

The average household income in New Mills is around £58,011 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for New Mills?

New Mills is represented by 1 elected councillor: Claire Bloomer (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.