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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 188 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
188
Deprivation level
8/10
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
111.3(+203%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.39(+128%)
Public order
16.65(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.45(+13%)
Drugs
10.45(+257%)
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 30 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Newtown Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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
Semi-Detached10£165,000
Terraced14£147,500

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

SY161EB

Pavilion Court

SY161EW

Newtown Central and South

SY161LJ

Plantation Lane

SY161QX

Lon Dol Y Bont

SY161ES

Llanidloes Road

SY161HP

Robin Square

SY161HS

Orchid Walk

SY161LQ

Falcon Court

SY161PZ

Lon Gwern

SY161HN

Violet Close

SY161JR

Garth Owen

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.