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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 273 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
273
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(+277%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.33(+185%)
Public order
37.53(+320%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.88(+282%)
Shoplifting
21.38(+208%)
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

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Newtown East area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newtown East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£310,000
Flats1£109,000
Semi-Detached2£205,450
Terraced4£165,000

10 years median price trend in Newtown East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown East.

All postcodes in Newtown East

SY161DH

Cambrian Way

SY161NJ

Colwyn

SY162BE

Old Church Street

SY161BG

Clifton Terrace

SY161BS

Newtown East

SY161NU

Meadow View

SY162NR

High Street

SY161AP

Frolic Street

SY161NP

Gelli

SY161FB

Newtown East

SY161BB

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY161BL

Old Kerry Road

SY161DN

Pool Road

SY162LN

Short Bridge Street

SY162PN

High Street

SY163AB

Upper Dolfor Road

SY161BH

Old Kerry Road

SY163AJ

Pool Road

SY161DG

Cambrian Way

SY163AA

Brimmon Road

SY161BY

Brimmon Lane

SY161EJ

Park Street

SY163AN

Pool Road

SY161NA

Colwyn

SY162NT

High Street

SY161DS

Pool Road

SY161EH

Park Street

SY162AY

Broad Street

SY162NX

High Street

SY161AT

New Road

SY161BW

Cambrian Square

SY161EG

Park Street

SY161QS

Park Street

SY161NN

Ceiriog

SY162BG

St Marys Close

SY162NW

Wesley Place

SY162PD

Market Street

SY163AD

Upper Dolfor Road

SY162NY

High Street

SY162AU

Broad Street

SY162NG

Wesley Street

SY163AL

Pool Road

SY161AJ

Cwrt Croesawdy

SY161BJ

Station Road

SY161BF

Heol Treowen

SY161DA

Cross Street

SY162PL

Old Barn Lane

SY161NG

Ithon

SY162BB

Broad Street

SY169AW

Shortbridge Street

SY161AL

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY169BA

Shortbridge Street

SY162LX

Broad Street

SY169AU

Shortbridge Street

SY163AH

Pool Road

SY161AE

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY161BD

New Road

SY162LT

Parkers Lane

SY162LR

Short Bridge Street

SY161BP

Old Kerry Road

SY161DU

Oak Villas

SY161EQ

Park Place

SY162WG

Shortbridge Street

SY161AY

Crynfryn Place

SY161NS

Brimmon Close

SY161WW

Shortbridge Street

SY169BL

Newtown East

SY161AB

Shortbridge Street

SY161BA

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY161LR

New Road

SY162LW

Short Bridge Street

SY162NU

High Street

SY161ND

Cledan

SY161NT

Brimmon Road

SY162LS

Shortbridge Street

SY162NP

High Street

SY161DR

Pool Road

SY161BE

Ffordd Croesawdy

SY161NW

Dinas

SY162AA

The Bank

SY161AA

Short Bridge Street

SY161AU

New Road

SY161BZ

Cross Street

SY162LZ

Broad Street

SY161JB

Park Street

SY162NA

Broad Street

SY161WE

Shortbridge Street

SY162AZ

Wesley Place

SY161AG

Newtown East

SY162PP

High Street

SY161NH

Colwyn

SY161YY

Pool Road

SY162PQ

Market Street

SY161NE

Cledan

SY161DZ

Vastre Industrial Estate

SY161NB

Cledan

SY163DN

Wern Ddu Lane

SY161DB

Stone Street

SY161DJ

Pool Road

SY161DX

Kerry Road

Data Sources

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