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Newtown North

About

Newtown North ward covers the northern half of the town of Newtown, situated within the valley of the River Severn. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local retail centres, and industrial estates. It is home to several primary schools and community facilities, serving a significant portion of the town's population. The ward's layout reflects its development as a key settlement in Mid Wales.

The geography is defined by the river and surrounding hills, with housing extending up the slopes from the valley floor. A notable local feature is the park and playing fields adjacent to the river, providing green space within the urban area. The ward contains the historic core of Newtown, including the original market site and some older buildings that indicate its long-standing role as a commercial centre for the region.

Area overview

On average Newtown North has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown North is £38,136 per year. Newtown North is home to around 2,199 people, with a population density of about 324.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newtown North Population

2,199

Population density

324.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.19(-46%)

Anti-social behaviour

5(-62%)

Other theft

5(+9%)

Public order

3.18(-61%)

Shoplifting

2.73(-58%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,073

94.31%

Other White

3.23%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.45%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

Caribbean

0.32%

Total population: 2,198

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

618

32.44%

Level 3 (A level)

331

17.38%

No qualifications

298

15.64%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

279

14.65%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

189

9.92%

Total 16+ residents: 1,905

Housing

Owns outright

481

43.65%

Owns with a mortgage

230

20.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

197

17.88%

Social rents from council

7.62%

Other social rented

7.17%

Total households: 1,102

Property prices in Newtown North

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Newtown North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £517,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£298,500	£192,850	£217,500	£362,500	£465,250
Flats	1	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000
Semi-Detached	9	£210,000	£129,000	£190,000	£232,000	£256,200
Terraced	1	£145,500	£145,500	£145,500	£145,500	£145,500

10 years median price trend in Newtown North

All postcodes in Newtown North

SY162LD

Barnfields

SY162QW

Sycamore Close

SY162JB

Dolafon Road

SY162QR

Oaklands Park

SY162LA

Barnfields

SY162LG

Barn Lane

SY162HU

Cwrt Dolafon

SY163BA

Newtown North

SY162AF

Edwards Field

SY163LB

Pen-Shwa Lane

SY162JG

Afon Way

SY162PR

Old Barn Lane

SY163AY

Lower Gwestydd Lane

SY163BB

Lonesome Lane

SY163LA

Upper Gwestydd Lane

SY162TH

Woodland Way

SY162JR

Coedyfridd Cottages

SY163AU

Woodside Cottages

SY162PS

Hillside Avenue

SY162AP

Lower Canal Road

SY162JY

Y Ffrydd

SY162HT

Cae Camlas

SY162HX

Canal Road

SY162HZ

Cae Cymric

SY163AZ

Lower Gwestydd Lane

SY162TB

Bramble Close

SY162QL

Sycamore Drive

SY162QQ

Sycamore Drive

SY162TF

Heather Close

SY162QH

Ash Close

SY162JU

Cae Cymric

SY162TA

Primrose Drive

SY162TG

Rockwood Drive

SY162QB

Brynglas Avenue

SY162QJ

Hawthorn Close

SY162LF

Oaktree Avenue

SY162PU

Churchill Close

SY162LH

Churchill Drive

SY163JX

Llanfair Road

SY162JW

Tan Y Graig

SY162QA

Beechwood Drive

SY162QF

Mill Close

SY162JX

Dinam Terrace

SY162QD

Brynglas Close

SY162JN

Canal Road

SY162JD

Dolafon Terrace

SY162JJ

Cae Cymric

SY162JT

Canal Road

SY162AR

Cambrian Gardens

SY163LD

Newtown North

SY162JP

Lonesome Lane

SY162JS

Canal Road

SY162AS

Canal Road

SY162JL

Dysart Terrace

SY162HY

Lower Canal Road

SY163JY

Llanfair Road

SY162FD

Canal Road

SY162JA

Cae Cymric

SY162ND

Pine Tree Way

SY162TD

Campion Close

SY162LL

Canal Road

SY162FE

Newtown North

SY162HG

Canal Close

SY162QP

Beech Close

SY162JE

Dolafon Road

SY162LB

Canal Road

SY162AW

Cambrian Gardens

SY162PT

Old Barn Lane

SY162LJ

Mwyn Fynydd

SY162JZ

Barn Lane

SY163AX

Newtown North

SY163FB

Llanllwchaiarn

SY162QE

Sycamore Drive

SY162LE

Churchill Drive

SY162QN

Holly Court

SY162AT

Golwgydre Lane

SY162LQ

Churchill Drive

SY162QG

Poplar Road

SY163BH

Llanllwchaiarn

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Newtown North

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