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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.

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.