Postcode SY16 1QU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.8 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 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Vaynor Field.
Newtown South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 412 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 169.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.9% 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 1QU.
The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vaynor Field | Large | Walking directions to Vaynor Field |
| 0.3 mi | Vaynor Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Vaynor 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 1QU postcode area, located within Newtown South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.