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About

Newtown sits on the eastern side of Poole Harbour, characterised by residential streets and green spaces. The area is primarily known for its proximity to large parks and nature reserves, including the expansive Upton Country Park with its historic house and gardens.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) headquarters and college, which provides training facilities. The shoreline here consists of mudflats and inlets, offering views across the water towards Hamworthy and the Purbeck Hills.

Area overview

On average Newtown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Newtown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newtown is home to around 11,158 people, with a population density of about 4,533.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown Population
11,158
Population density
4,533.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.23(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.39(+17%)
Shoplifting
10.58(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-5%)
Vehicle crime
5.02(+73%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,278
83.12%
Other White
884
7.92%
Other Asian
145
1.3%
Indian
135
1.21%
Other
105
0.94%
Total population: 11,162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,229
24.66%
No qualifications
1,836
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,643
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,374
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,028
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 9,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,613
34.3%
Owns outright
1,320
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
837
17.8%
Social rents from council
484
10.29%
Other social rented
294
6.25%
Total households: 4,702

Property prices in Newtown

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newtown in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£325,000
Detached67£355,000
Terraced11£290,000
Flats26£184,500

10 years median price trend in Newtown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.

All postcodes in Newtown

BH124FD

Bartlett Way

BH124QH

Fancy Road

BH124PZ

Fancy Road

BH124LT

Ringwood Road

BH122LE

Sunnyside Road

BH124LY

Ringwood Road

BH122NA

Buckland Road

BH123BN

Cranbrook Road

BH124FG

Innovation Close

BH123EL

Alice Gardens

BH122LF

Sunnyside Road

BH123LT

Ringwood Road

BH123LN

Franks Way

BH123HE

Rosemary Road

BH122EZ

Albert Road

BH123LW

Natasha Gardens

BH123DJ

Phyldon Close

BH122LD

Sunnyside Road

BH123LX

Chesil Gardens

BH140AA

Ashley Road

BH123AE

Victoria Road

BH124QR

Old Wareham Road

BH123JS

Marie Close

BH124NG

Wool Road

BH123NJ

Rossmore Road

BH123HN

Rossmore Road

BH123LQ

Blackburn Road

BH123HQ

Virginia Close

BH123NQ

Rossmore Road

BH122HU

Lincoln Road

BH123DA

Burley Road

BH123EF

Catherine Close

BH123BE

Wesley Road

BH123PA

Worbarrow Gardens

BH122LL

Chubbs Mews

BH153PB

St Clements Road

BH122JG

Churchill Road

BH124QS

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH123HD

Rosemary Road

BH123NH

Rossmore Road

BH123NN

Trinidad Crescent

BH122LY

Gladstone Road

BH123HR

Stanfield Road

BH140AQ

Ashley Road

BH123AX

Jackson Gardens

BH123EZ

Brixey Road

BH123HW

Good Road

BH123NR

Worrell Drive

BH123NG

Rossmore Road

BH123NY

Tyneham Avenue

BH123NP

Hobbs Road

BH123AR

Southill Road

BH123PH

Rachael Close

BH140QL

Chatsworth Road

BH123AB

Victoria Road

BH123PE

Brixey Close

BH124QT

Innovation Close

BH123BT

Cranbrook Road

BH124LS

Ringwood Road

BH123BP

Cranbrook Road

BH123JX

Sea View Road

BH123DX

Livingstone Road

BH123BX

Sylvan Road

BH123PF

Aldersgate Way

BH123DQ

Phyldon Road

BH123AA

Victoria Road

BH123PD

Brixey Road

BH140AW

Ashley Road

BH123JF

Cynthia Road

BH123JN

Ringwood Road

BH124NH

Mannings Heath Road

BH123EG

Ellen Place

BH123JP

Madeline Close

BH123LY

Ringwood Road

BH124NY

Tower Park

BH123BD

Crown Close

BH123EH

Lawson Road

BH124TS

Yarrow Road

BH153PQ

White Close

BH123JJ

Ringwood Road

BH123AU

Ravensdale Close

BH123JL

Ringwood Road

BH123JW

Cynthia Close

BH122LZ

Buckland Terrace

BH123AY

Ballam Grove

BH140AE

Ashley Road

BH140AJ

Ashley Road

BH123JZ

Sea View Road

BH123JR

Paddock Close

BH123BB

Victoria Road

BH123AS

Southill Road

BH123AQ

Curtis Road

BH124HY

Herbert Avenue

BH123HJ

Almond Grove

BH123BA

Victoria Road

BH122HT

Lincoln Road

BH123BW

Cranbrook Road

BH124NZ

Ling Road

BH123EN

Upper Road

BH122LJ

Fortescue Road

Data Sources

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