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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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newtown Population

11,158

Population density

4,533.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	64	£360,000	£275,750	£315,000	£391,500	£444,700
Flats	29	£170,000	£98,500	£145,000	£196,000	£229,200
Semi-Detached	35	£320,000	£272,800	£290,000	£339,500	£373,100
Terraced	8	£306,500	£181,000	£285,000	£326,250	£343,000

10 years median price trend in Newtown

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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