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Newtown East

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About

Newtown East ward encompasses the eastern half of the town, situated on the northern bank of the River Severn. The area includes residential streets, local retail centres, and community facilities. It is home to Theatr Hafren, a prominent venue for performances and events. The ward contains several green spaces and playing fields, providing recreational areas for residents.

The layout is characterised by a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to modern developments. Educational institutions, including primary schools, serve the local population. The ward's proximity to the river and canal network is a defining feature, with pathways following these waterways. Industrial and business parks are located on its eastern edges, contributing to local employment.

Area overview

On average Newtown East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 251 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown East is £38,136 per year. Newtown East is home to around 2,105 people, with a population density of about 263.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
251
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown East Population
2,105
Population density
263.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
138.24(+307%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.63(+174%)
Public order
31.35(+281%)
Shoplifting
23.75(+269%)
Drugs
22.33(+762%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,855
88.12%
Other White
143
6.79%
Other Asian
32
1.52%
Other
15
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.62%
Total population: 2,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
422
24.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
345
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
289
16.89%
Level 3 (A level)
279
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
205
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 1,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
241
23.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
22.5%
Social rents from council
212
21.01%
Owns with a mortgage
149
14.77%
Other social rented
147
14.57%
Total households: 1,009

Property prices in Newtown East

Median price£184,750
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £194K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £184,750 (about £176 per square foot) in Newtown East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£240,000£159
Terraced8£174,750£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,000£107,500£75,000
2017£210,000£100,750£118,000
2018£165,000£160,000£87,975
2019£210,000£137,500£84,500
2020£278,000£145,000£115,000
2021£275,000£257,500£130,000
2022£361,000£155,000£138,000
2023£222,250£147,000£100,000
2024£240,000£180,250£136,500
2025£310,000£225,900£174,750
2026£109,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113£110£77
2017£134£155£131
2018£204£175£103
2019£156£99£102
2020£132£146£122
2021£158£146£140
2022£168£204£146
2023£250£233£128
2024£247£177£155
2025£184£203£176
2026£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newtown East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Newtown East

Is Newtown East safe?

Newtown East records about 251 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newtown East?

The median sale price in Newtown East is £184,750 (about £176 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Newtown East?

Newtown East scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newtown East sits around rank 379 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 Newtown East?

The average household income in Newtown East is around £38,136 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newtown East?

Newtown East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Joy Jones (Independent).

All postcodes in Newtown East

SY161NU

Meadow View

SY161NH

Colwyn

SY161EG

Park Street

SY161DR

Pool Road

SY162NQ

Wesley Street

SY161LR

New Road

SY162NG

Wesley Street

SY161BY

Brimmon Lane

SY161AT

New Road

SY162BG

St Marys Close

SY161AE

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY162NR

High Street

SY164AB

Newtown East

SY161EE

Park Street

SY162PZ

The Park

SY163AG

Heol Vastre

SY161DG

Cambrian Way

SY161BJ

Station Road

SY162BB

Broad Street

SY161DD

Heol Vaynor

SY161AG

Newtown East

SY161DA

Cross Street

SY163AA

Brimmon Road

SY162NW

Wesley Place

SY169AW

Shortbridge Street

SY161NE

Cledan

SY161NJ

Colwyn

SY162LS

Shortbridge Street

SY164EE

Kerry Road

SY161JB

Park Street

SY161BH

Old Kerry Road

SY161DW

Pool Road

SY164EF

Kerry Road

SY161BA

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY161DJ

Pool Road

SY162LN

Short Bridge Street

SY161EQ

Park Place

SY162NA

Broad Street

SY162NY

High Street

SY161DB

Stone Street

SY161AF

Ladywell Centre

SY161EJ

Park Street

SY169AY

Shortbridge Street

SY161EF

Park Street

SY161AX

New Road

SY162PD

Market Street

SY162BE

Old Church Street

SY161BB

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY163AD

Upper Dolfor Road

SY162LR

Short Bridge Street

SY162LX

Broad Street

SY161DH

Cambrian Way

SY162LP

Short Bridge Street

SY161BD

New Road

SY169AU

Shortbridge Street

SY162AZ

Wesley Place

SY163BE

Pool Road

SY161DX

Kerry Road

SY163AN

Pool Road

SY162PN

High Street

SY162LY

Broad Street

SY161NG

Ithon

SY162AQ

Severn Street

SY161NL

Ceiriog

SY162AG

Gas Street

SY161DU

Oak Villas

SY162AD

Gas Street

SY162AN

Crown Street

SY161RB

New Church Street

SY162AY

Broad Street

SY163AB

Upper Dolfor Road

SY161NQ

Ithon

SY161RD

Park Street

SY161BZ

Cross Street

SY161NN

Ceiriog

SY162NU

High Street

SY161YY

Pool Road

SY161AQ

Butterfly Lane

SY161NB

Cledan

SY162LU

Broad Street

SY161AA

Short Bridge Street

SY161AR

New Road

SY161AL

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY161NP

Gelli

SY162NX

High Street

SY161AU

New Road

SY162LT

Parkers Lane

SY161JA

Heol Treowen

SY162NP

High Street

SY162BQ

Broad Street

SY161BF

Heol Treowen

SY163DN

Wern Ddu Lane

SY161NA

Colwyn

SY161BW

Cambrian Square

SY163AF

Pool Road

SY162AB

The Bank

SY161BS

Newtown East

SY161AS

New Road

SY161AY

Crynfryn Place

SY161QS

Park Street

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.