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Newtown North

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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown North Population
2,199
Population density
324.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
2,073
94.31%
Other White
71
3.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.36%
Caribbean
7
0.32%
Total population: 2,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
481
43.65%
Owns with a mortgage
230
20.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
17.88%
Social rents from council
84
7.62%
Other social rented
79
7.17%
Total households: 1,102

Property prices in Newtown North

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £313K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Newtown North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £517,500.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£297,000£269
Semi-Detached6£207,750£284
Terraced2£167,000£214
Flats2£107,500£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£98,000£135,500£126,000
2017£190,000£95,000£150,000£100,000
2018£192,500£97,500£141,000£120,250
2019£195,000£100,000£138,000£125,500
2020£212,500£98,000£170,000£140,000
2021£245,000£98,000£156,250£128,500
2022£282,000£78,000£200,000£133,500
2023£273,500£119,250£158,000£118,500
2024£255,000£115,000£148,000£125,000
2025£298,500£120,000£222,000£145,500
2026£292,500£107,500£140,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£177£152£126
2017£173£173£169£147
2018£168£179£181£125
2019£188£186£191£160
2020£220£180£204£166
2021£245£179£207£149
2022£258£165£242£200
2023£227£215£230£218
2024£234£199£237£213
2025£250£223£260£215
2026£275£204£245£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Newtown North

Is Newtown North safe?

Newtown North records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newtown North?

The median sale price in Newtown North is £267,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Newtown North?

Newtown North scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newtown North sits around rank 1,470 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 North?

The average household income in Newtown North is around £38,136 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newtown North?

Newtown North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Adam Dale Kennerley (Liberal Democrats).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.