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SY16 2PZ

The Park

Newtown East

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Detailed insights for SY16 2PZ

Overview

Postcode SY16 2PZ is located in an urban town, within the Newtown East ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Newtown North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Trehafren Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
251
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Newtown North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Newtown North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% 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.

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 2PZ.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SY16 2PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Newtown (Powys)

N/A

Walking directions to Newtown (Powys)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY16 2PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTrehafren FieldsLargeWalking directions to Trehafren Fields
0.2 miDolerw ParkLargeWalking directions to Dolerw Park
0.4 miTreowen Field And Primay SchoolSmallWalking directions to Treowen Field And Primay School

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
1,304.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
138.24(+307%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.63(+174%)
Public order
31.35(+281%)
Shoplifting
23.75(+269%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.33(+204%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
78.91%
Other White
28
8.95%
Other Asian
13
4.15%
Other
9
2.88%
Chinese
6
1.92%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
25.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
21.11%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
101
53.16%
Other social rented
30
15.79%
Social rents from council
19
10%
Owns outright
18
9.47%
Other forms of private rent
15
7.89%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Newtown East

Median price£184,750
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £194K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £184,750 (about £176 per square foot) in Newtown East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £295,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£240,000£159
Terraced8£174,750£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,000£107,500£75,000
2017£210,000£100,750£118,000
2018£165,000£160,000£87,975
2019£210,000£137,500£84,500
2020£278,000£145,000£115,000
2021£275,000£257,500£130,000
2022£361,000£155,000£138,000
2023£222,250£147,000£100,000
2024£240,000£180,250£136,500
2025£310,000£225,900£174,750
2026£109,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113£110£77
2017£134£155£131
2018£204£175£103
2019£156£99£102
2020£132£146£122
2021£158£146£140
2022£168£204£146
2023£250£233£128
2024£247£177£155
2025£184£203£176
2026£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 2PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 2PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 202624, High Street, Newtown, SY16 2NPOtherFreehold£165,000
01 May 202532, Park Street, Newtown, SY16 1EFDetachedFreehold£147,500
15 Apr 2025Model Cottage, Park Street, Newtown, SY16 1EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
14 Mar 202535A, Park Street, Newtown, SY16 1EFTerracedFreehold£94,000
20 Jun 202522, High Street, Newtown, SY16 2NTOtherFreehold£153,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY16 2PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Calon y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. (A) SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableNewtown High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY16 2PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandHigh Street, Newtown, SY16 2NXWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSpar40-41 Broad Street, Newtown, SY16 2NAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLidlLlanidloes Road, Newtown, SY16 1ETWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Joy Jones

Newtown East - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardNewtown EastW05001161
ParishNewtown and LlanllwchaiarnW04000335
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newtown NorthW02000104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 008AW01000480
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SY16 2PZ

Is SY16 2PZ (Newtown North) safe?

The area around SY16 2PZ records about 251 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2PZ?

The median sale price around SY16 2PZ in Newtown North is £184,750 (about £176 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY16 2PZ?

There are 8 schools close to SY16 2PZ, including Ysgol Calon y Dderwen, St Mary's R.C. (A) School and Newtown High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY16 2PZ?

The closest station to SY16 2PZ is Newtown (Powys), about 511 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY16 2PZ?

SY16 2PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY16 2PZ is Steve Witherden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joy Jones (Independent).

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.