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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.

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.