Postcode SY16 2DB is located in an urban town, within the Newtown West 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 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dolerw Park.
Newtown North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Newtown North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Newtown North is £38,136 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY16 2DB.
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 | Dolerw Park | Large | Walking directions to Dolerw Park |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Newtown West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £380,000 | £217 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £175,000 | £182 |
| Terraced | 14 | £158,750 | £170 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,950 | £147,000 | £86,750 |
| 2017 | £223,750 | £135,000 | £80,500 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £165,000 | £100,500 |
| 2019 | £228,500 | £151,750 | £95,250 |
| 2020 | £257,500 | £105,000 | £106,000 |
| 2021 | £261,000 | £179,500 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £165,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £296,000 | £222,500 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £120,000 | £140,000 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £175,000 | £162,500 |
| 2026 | £175,000 | £178,000 | £283,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £142 | £127 | £84 |
| 2017 | £160 | £170 | £100 |
| 2018 | £161 | £169 | £116 |
| 2019 | £188 | £133 | £108 |
| 2020 | £190 | £231 | £94 |
| 2021 | £185 | £204 | £132 |
| 2022 | £233 | £187 | £128 |
| 2023 | £202 | £197 | £158 |
| 2024 | £239 | £169 | £151 |
| 2025 | £239 | £176 | £167 |
| 2026 | £217 | £223 | — |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 2DB.
In the SY16 2DB postcode area, located within Newtown North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY16 2DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 40-41 Broad Street, Newtown, SY16 2NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | High Street, Newtown, SY16 2NX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Pool Road, Newtown, SY16 1DW | Walking directions to Tesco |
Elected local representatives for SY16 2DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pete Lewington
Newtown West - Elected 5 May 2022
Steve Witherden
Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY16 2DB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around SY16 2DB in Newtown North is £178,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SY16 2DB, including Penygloddfa C.P. School, St Mary's R.C. (A) School and Ysgol Calon y Dderwen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY16 2DB is Newtown (Powys), about 746 m away.
SY16 2DB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY16 2DB is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Lewington (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.