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Newtown Central and South

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About

Newtown Central and South ward covers the core urban area of Newtown, Powys. The ward is centred on the River Severn, which runs through its middle, with the historic town centre located on the west bank. This area functions as the primary commercial and administrative hub for a large rural region, containing the main shopping streets, council offices, and the market hall. Residential streets extend from this central zone, featuring a mix of housing from different periods.

The landscape is defined by the river valley, with residential areas climbing the slopes on both sides. On the eastern bank, development includes modern housing estates and the campus of Coleg Powys. The ward is home to Theatr Hafren, a key performing arts venue for Mid Wales. Green spaces like the Dingle Gardens provide public recreation along the river, while the Montgomery Canal traces the southern boundary, though largely infilled in this section.

Area overview

On average Newtown Central and South has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown Central and South is £38,850 per year. Newtown Central and South is home to around 5,166 people, with a population density of about 1,321.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown Central and South Population
5,166
Population density
1,321.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.37(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.97(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.03(+31%)
Public order
13.74(+67%)
Drugs
10.84(+319%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,791
92.72%
Other White
242
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.45%
Arab
22
0.43%
Other
16
0.31%
Total population: 5,167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,017
25.63%
Level 4 qualifications or above
769
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
754
19%
Level 3 (A level)
662
16.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 3,968

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
600
27.95%
Owns outright
468
21.8%
Owns with a mortgage
394
18.35%
Other social rented
369
17.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
12.16%
Total households: 2,147

Property prices in Newtown Central and South

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Newtown Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newtown Central and South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown Central and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£260,000
Flats1£84,500
Semi-Detached6£167,500
Terraced14£159,000

10 years median price trend in Newtown Central and South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown Central and South.

All postcodes in Newtown Central and South

SY161QU

Lon Glanyrafon

SY161AZ

Newtown Central and South

SY161LL

Dolfach

SY161EP

Llanidloes Road

SY161HD

Wynfields

SY161LU

Newtown Central and South

SY164LE

Mochdre Industrial Estate

SY161QD

Lon Eithin

SY161HR

Robin Square

SY161HW

Ffordd Yr Ehedydd

SY161RQ

Glandwr

SY161QJ

Lon Pantyllyn

SY161EW

Newtown Central and South

SY161QT

Lon Glanyrafon

SY164BT

Newtown Central and South

SY161QZ

Heol Y Nant

SY161DE

Newtown Central and South

SY161HA

Llanidloes Road

SY161QA

Lon Gwern

SY161RL

Heol Vaynor

SY161PY

Lon Afallen

SY161ER

Park Terrace

SY161JW

Garth Owen

SY161RA

Heol Y Coleg

SY161EU

Llanidloes Road

SY161QB

Lon Derw

SY164HX

Llanidloes Road

SY161LG

Falcon Court

SY161QX

Lon Dol Y Bont

SY161LN

Plantation Close

SY164BQ

Dolfor Road

SY161HF

Llanidloes Road

SY161PU

Llys Lelog

SY161JS

Garth Owen

SY161HH

Llanidloes Road

SY161EN

Llanidloes Road

SY161LQ

Falcon Court

SY161QY

Lon Dolafon

SY161HT

Orchid Walk

SY161QH

Lon Gerylli

SY164JA

Mochdre Lane

SY161HN

Violet Close

SY164JB

Glandulas Drive

SY161RG

Heol Pengwern

SY161JL

Garth Owen

SY161LD

Violet Close

SY161JU

Garth Owen

SY161HL

Llanidloes Road

SY161PW

Llanidloes Road

SY161ET

Llanidloes Road

SY161LE

Skylark Way

SY161EZ

Llanidloes Road

SY164HT

Cwrt Penllan

SY161PR

Lon Ceirios

SY161HX

Fern Square

SY161JE

Dolfor Road

SY161LB

Swallow Drive

SY161QE

Lon Rhosod

SY161LS

Cwrt Eglwys

SY161QG

Lon Masarn

SY161HU

Orchid Walk

SY161JN

Garth Owen

SY161JT

Garth Owen

SY161RR

Heol Rhedyn

SY161LJ

Plantation Lane

SY161PX

Lon Afallen

SY161EA

Pavilion Court

SY161EL

Park Close

SY161QN

Lon Derw

SY161QF

Lon Pinwydd

SY161HG

Llanidloes Road

SY161JP

Garth Owen

SY161HQ

Mayfield Terrace

SY161RF

Clos Glandwr

SY161RJ

Gerddi Glandwr

SY161HZ

Green Acres

SY161RH

Minafon

SY161PT

Llys Celyn

SY161QQ

Lon Maesycoed

SY161LP

Llys Eglwys

SY164HU

Llanidloes Road

SY161HJ

Oakfield Terrace

SY161RE

Glandwr

SY161LF

Falcon Court

SY161JH

Garth Owen

SY161AH

Ffordd Eglwys

SY161HE

Hill View Close

SY161PS

Llys Bedw

SY161EY

Pines Gardens

SY161JG

Falcon Court

SY161JD

Trefnant Villas

SY161JR

Garth Owen

SY161JZ

Swallow Drive

SY161QL

Llys Dulas

SY164JD

Mochdre Lane

SY161PZ

Lon Gwern

SY161LW

Parklands

SY161JJ

Garth Owen

SY161HB

Wynfields

SY161JF

Falcon Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.