Postcode insights

SY16 2AF

Edwards Field

Newtown North

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Detailed insights for SY16 2AF

Overview

Postcode SY16 2AF is located in an urban town, within the Newtown North ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Newtown North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newtown North is £38,136 per year. The nearest station is Newtown (Powys), about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Treowen Field And Primay School.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Newtown North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Newtown North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.3%

Approximately 65.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Newtown North is £38,136 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY16 2AF.

Transport

The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY16 2AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Newtown (Powys)

N/A

Walking directions to Newtown (Powys)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY16 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTreowen Field And Primay SchoolSmallWalking directions to Treowen Field And Primay School
0.1 miMemorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
3,494.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.19(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-62%)
Other theft
5(+9%)
Public order
3.18(-61%)
Vehicle crime
2.73(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
96.37%
Other White
4
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.52%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
31.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
19.08%
Level 3 (A level)
25
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
37.9%
Social rents from council
34
27.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.32%
Owns outright
18
14.52%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Newtown North

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £313K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Newtown North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £517,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£297,000£269
Semi-Detached6£207,750£284
Terraced2£167,000£214
Flats2£107,500£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£98,000£135,500£126,000
2017£190,000£95,000£150,000£100,000
2018£192,500£97,500£141,000£120,250
2019£195,000£100,000£138,000£125,500
2020£212,500£98,000£170,000£140,000
2021£245,000£98,000£156,250£128,500
2022£282,000£78,000£200,000£133,500
2023£273,500£119,250£158,000£118,500
2024£255,000£115,000£148,000£125,000
2025£298,500£120,000£222,000£145,500
2026£292,500£107,500£140,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£177£152£126
2017£173£173£169£147
2018£168£179£181£125
2019£188£186£191£160
2020£220£180£204£166
2021£245£179£207£149
2022£258£165£242£200
2023£227£215£230£218
2024£234£199£237£213
2025£250£223£260£215
2026£275£204£245£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newtown North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 2025New Cambria, Cambrian Gardens, Newtown, SY16 2ARDetachedFreehold£240,000
13 Mar 2026Cedewain, Canal Road, Newtown, SY16 2ASDetachedFreehold£250,000
30 Apr 2025Minhafren, Canal Road, Newtown, SY16 2ASDetachedFreehold£300,000
04 Aug 2025The Business Centre, Gas Street, Newtown, SY16 2ADOtherFreehold£250,000
22 Apr 202512, Gas Street, Newtown, SY16 2ADTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the SY16 2AF postcode area, located within Newtown North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY16 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePenygloddfa C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableTreowen C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Calon y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY16 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY16 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar40-41 Broad Street, Newtown, SY16 2NAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miIcelandHigh Street, Newtown, SY16 2NXWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTescoPool Road, Newtown, SY16 1DWWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY16 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Dale Kennerley

Newtown North - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardNewtown NorthW05001162
ParishNewtown and LlanllwchaiarnW04000335
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newtown NorthW02000104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 008BW01000481
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SY16 2AF

Is SY16 2AF (Newtown North) safe?

The area around SY16 2AF records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SY16 2AF?

The median sale price around SY16 2AF in Newtown North is £267,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY16 2AF?

There are 7 schools close to SY16 2AF, including Penygloddfa C.P. School, Treowen C.P. School and Ysgol Calon y Dderwen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY16 2AF?

The closest station to SY16 2AF is Newtown (Powys), about 443 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY16 2AF?

SY16 2AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY16 2AF (Newtown North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY16 2AF is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Dale Kennerley (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.