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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 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
57
Deprivation level
7/10
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
31.19(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.76(+11%)
Shoplifting
11.11(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(+6%)
Other theft
4.93(-12%)
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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £475,000.

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
Detached67£360,000
Flats30£170,000
Semi-Detached35£320,000
Terraced8£306,500

10 years median price trend in Newtown

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

All postcodes in Newtown

BH123BR

Cranbrook Road

BH140AD

Ashley Road

BH122JD

Churchill Road

BH122HJ

Rossmore Road

BH123LL

Albion Close

BH123PB

Brixey Road

BH124ND

St Georges Avenue

BH123AY

Ballam Grove

BH123BY

Shirley Road

BH124QD

Innovation Close

BH122LP

Churchill Road

BH123DZ

Aldersgate Way

BH123LB

Croft Road

BH123NR

Worrell Drive

BH140AJ

Ashley Road

BH122JA

Churchill Road

BH122LW

Churchill Road

BH123BG

Granville Road

BH123BW

Cranbrook Road

BH123EY

Brixey Road

BH123PG

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH124LS

Ringwood Road

BH140AE

Ashley Road

BH123BN

Cranbrook Road

BH123JR

Paddock Close

BH124FB

Fancy Road

BH124FN

Dudley Gardens

BH124FQ

Innovation Way

BH123HR

Stanfield Road

BH124LY

Ringwood Road

BH140AA

Ashley Road

BH123JE

Cynthia Road

BH123JF

Cynthia Road

BH124FP

Innovation Close

BH123AS

Southill Road

BH123BZ

Bassett Road

BH123EB

Rossmore Road

BH123HY

Madeline Crescent

BH123LF

Wayne Road

BH123LW

Natasha Gardens

BH123NZ

Worbarrow Gardens

BH124NY

Tower Park

BH140AQ

Ashley Road

BH123AN

Upper Road

BH123AX

Jackson Gardens

BH123BU

Cranbrook Road

BH123DX

Livingstone Road

BH123DJ

Phyldon Close

BH123EW

Upper Road

BH123HA

Rosemary Road

BH122NE

Lyell Road

BH123AJ

Jackson Road

BH123HL

Rossmore Road

BH124NN

Calluna Road

BH122LE

Sunnyside Road

BH123DU

Livingstone Road

BH123EH

Lawson Road

BH123JH

Lavinia Road

BH123JB

Cranbrook Road

BH123JS

Marie Close

BH124NS

St George's Avenue

BH140QN

Kipling Road

BH122NA

Buckland Road

BH123JY

Sea View Road

BH123LS

Ringwood Road

BH123NN

Trinidad Crescent

BH124NX

Tower Park

BH122LG

Sunnyside Road

BH123EP

Clavell Close

BH123HW

Good Road

BH140AL

Ashley Road

BH123BA

Victoria Road

BH123PE

Brixey Close

BH122NG

Churchill Crescent

BH122LL

Chubbs Mews

BH123ED

Uppleby Road

BH123JL

Ringwood Road

BH123JP

Madeline Close

BH124QN

Old Wareham Road

BH123AG

Victoria Road

BH123DA

Burley Road

BH123GF

Chloe Gardens

BH123HD

Rosemary Road

BH123HF

Rosemary Gardens

BH123HZ

Cranbrook Road

BH123JW

Cynthia Close

BH123AF

Victoria Road

BH123AH

Livingstone Road

BH123NL

Rossmore Road

BH122LH

Fortescue Road

BH124QW

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH122HU

Lincoln Road

BH123NJ

Rossmore Road

BH123HJ

Almond Grove

BH123NS

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH123NX

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH123AT

Southill Avenue

BH123BE

Wesley Road

BH123DE

Uppleby Road

BH123DQ

Phyldon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.