Postcode SY16 1JG is located in an urban town, within the Newtown Central and South ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Newtown South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown South is £38,850 per year. The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Trehafren Fields.
Newtown South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Newtown South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newtown South is £38,850 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY16 1JG.
The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newtown (Powys) | N/A | Walking directions to Newtown (Powys) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Trehafren Fields | Large | Walking directions to Trehafren Fields |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Newtown Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £260,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown Central and South
In the SY16 1JG postcode area, located within Newtown South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY16 1JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Llanidloes Road, Newtown, SY16 1ET | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.