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Newtown South

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About

Newtown South is an electoral ward within the town of Newtown in Powys, lying on the southern side of the town centre beside the River Severn. The area is mainly residential with a mix of housing, local shops and primary school provision, and community facilities that serve nearby streets. Built form reflects growth from the 19th century, when textile mills lined the river; a number of former mill buildings remain and have been repurposed for housing and light industry. Public green spaces and short walking routes along the river offer local access to the water’s edge.

Transport links include local bus services and rail services on the Cambrian Line serving Newtown station, which provide regular connections for commuters. Local governance is handled through Powys County Council and town-level community councils, with neighbourhood groups involved in planning and events. Services such as health clinics, small supermarkets and leisure provision are located within short distances, so everyday needs are largely met inside the ward rather than requiring travel beyond the town.

Area overview

On average Newtown South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 41% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown South is £38,850 per year. Newtown South is home to around 5,166 people, with a population density of about 1,324.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown South Population
5,166
Population density
1,324.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.37(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.97(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.03(+31%)
Public order
13.74(+67%)
Drugs
10.84(+319%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,791
92.72%
Other White
242
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.45%
Arab
22
0.43%
Other
16
0.31%
Total population: 5,167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,017
25.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
769
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
754
19%
Level 3 (A level)
662
16.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 3,968

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
600
27.95%
Owns outright
468
21.8%
Owns with a mortgage
394
18.35%
Other social rented
369
17.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
12.16%
Total households: 2,147

Property prices in Newtown South

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £217K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Newtown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £435,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£270,000£276
Semi-Detached7£175,000£224
Terraced11£160,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£120,000£90,500
2017£70,000£116,000£97,000
2018£170,000£116,000£113,000
2019£205,000£116,500£107,500
2020£210,000£115,250£105,000
2021£210,000£157,787£127,000
2022£162,500£144,000
2023£245,000£162,500£138,750
2024£158,500£155,000£157,500
2025£260,000£165,000£160,000
2026£219,000£183,750£141,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£140£92
2017£71£138£105
2018£174£139£122
2019£159£146£118
2020£205£123£116
2021£197£187£142
2022£187£162
2023£215£197£146
2024£157£182£163
2025£259£213£168
2026£259£254£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Newtown South

Is Newtown South safe?

Newtown South records about 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newtown South?

The median sale price in Newtown South is £170,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Newtown South?

Newtown South scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newtown South sits around rank 384 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 South?

The average household income in Newtown South is around £38,850 per year, and 41% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Newtown South

SY164HT

Cwrt Penllan

SY161QT

Lon Glanyrafon

SY161PY

Lon Afallen

SY161RQ

Glandwr

SY161RF

Clos Glandwr

SY161PZ

Lon Gwern

SY161JN

Garth Owen

SY161PX

Lon Afallen

SY161RL

Heol Vaynor

SY161ER

Park Terrace

SY161HL

Llanidloes Road

SY161PW

Llanidloes Road

SY161JD

Trefnant Villas

SY161QD

Lon Eithin

SY161EW

Newtown Central and South

SY161LU

Newtown Central and South

SY161HB

Wynfields

SY161RG

Heol Pengwern

SY161LT

Newtown Central and South

SY161LH

Plantation Lane

SY161DE

Newtown Central and South

SY164BQ

Dolfor Road

SY161LS

Cwrt Eglwys

SY161JP

Garth Owen

SY161LW

Parklands

SY161QN

Lon Derw

SY161JR

Garth Owen

SY161JH

Garth Owen

SY161LQ

Falcon Court

SY161HX

Fern Square

SY161JT

Garth Owen

SY161AH

Ffordd Eglwys

SY161QE

Lon Rhosod

SY161LJ

Plantation Lane

SY161JQ

Falcon Court

SY161QJ

Lon Pantyllyn

SY161HP

Robin Square

SY161RJ

Gerddi Glandwr

SY161QY

Lon Dolafon

SY161EA

Pavilion Court

SY161QL

Llys Dulas

SY161LP

Llys Eglwys

SY164JB

Glandulas Drive

SY161EZ

Llanidloes Road

SY161JS

Garth Owen

SY161JL

Garth Owen

SY161JZ

Swallow Drive

SY161RE

Glandwr

SY161HZ

Green Acres

SY161ET

Llanidloes Road

SY161EY

Pines Gardens

SY161JX

Garth Owen

SY161JF

Falcon Court

SY161HU

Orchid Walk

SY161PS

Llys Bedw

SY161HQ

Mayfield Terrace

SY161JG

Falcon Court

SY161PT

Llys Celyn

SY161HF

Llanidloes Road

SY161HH

Llanidloes Road

SY161HW

Ffordd Yr Ehedydd

SY161QU

Lon Glanyrafon

SY161PR

Lon Ceirios

SY161LG

Falcon Court

SY161QZ

Heol Y Nant

SY161QG

Lon Masarn

SY161HT

Orchid Walk

SY164HX

Llanidloes Road

SY161EP

Llanidloes Road

SY161LE

Skylark Way

SY161HN

Violet Close

SY161QX

Lon Dol Y Bont

SY161ES

Llanidloes Road

SY161QF

Lon Pinwydd

SY161QA

Lon Gwern

SY161HE

Hill View Close

SY161EL

Park Close

SY161HJ

Oakfield Terrace

SY161LD

Violet Close

SY161PU

Llys Lelog

SY161QH

Lon Gerylli

SY164BT

Newtown Central and South

SY161EU

Llanidloes Road

SY161LF

Falcon Court

SY161LB

Swallow Drive

SY161LA

Swallow Drive

SY164HU

Llanidloes Road

SY161EB

Pavilion Court

SY161HY

Lon Helyg

SY161HD

Wynfields

SY161QQ

Lon Maesycoed

SY161RR

Heol Rhedyn

SY161JW

Garth Owen

SY164JD

Mochdre Lane

SY161ED

Latham Drive

SY161HR

Robin Square

SY161AZ

Newtown Central and South

SY164JA

Mochdre Lane

SY161JE

Dolfor Road

SY161JJ

Garth Owen

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.