Postcode insights

SY16 3AR

Milford Common

Newtown West

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Detailed insights for SY16 3AR

Overview

Postcode SY16 3AR 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Trehafren Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Newtown North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 3AR.

Transport

The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY16 3AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Newtown (Powys)

N/A

Walking directions to Newtown (Powys)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY16 3AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTrehafren FieldsLargeWalking directions to Trehafren Fields
0.4 miDolerw ParkLargeWalking directions to Dolerw Park
0.3 miVaynor FieldLargeWalking directions to Vaynor Field

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
358.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.58(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-35%)
Public order
4.23(-49%)
Other theft
2.65(-42%)
Burglary
2.65(+13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
96.96%
Other White
5
2.17%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.43%
Other
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
48.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.66%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.2%
No qualifications
23
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
73.83%
Owns with a mortgage
26
24.3%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Newtown West

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £294K

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.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£380,000£217
Semi-Detached4£175,000£182
Terraced14£158,750£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 3AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY16 3AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Cynefin, Newtown, SY16 3HDDetachedFreehold£305,000
06 Aug 2025231, Lon Masarn, Newtown, SY16 1QGTerracedFreehold£127,000
19 Dec 20256, Mill Fields, Newtown, SY16 3JPDetachedFreehold£465,000
06 Nov 202512, Mill Fields, Newtown, SY16 3JPOtherFreehold£585,000
05 Aug 20251, Mill Fields, Newtown, SY16 3JPDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the SY16 3AR postcode area, located within Newtown North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY16 3AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. (A) SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol CedewainWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMaesyrhandir C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY16 3AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pete Lewington

Newtown West - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Witherden

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyMontgomeryshire and GlyndwrW07000102
WardNewtown WestW05001163
ParishNewtown and LlanllwchaiarnW04000335
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newtown NorthW02000104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 008CW01000482
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SY16 3AR

Is SY16 3AR (Newtown North) safe?

The area around SY16 3AR 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.

What is the average house price near SY16 3AR?

The median sale price around SY16 3AR in Newtown North is £178,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY16 3AR?

There are 7 schools close to SY16 3AR, including St Mary's R.C. (A) School, Ysgol Cedewain and Maesyrhandir C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY16 3AR?

The closest station to SY16 3AR is Newtown (Powys), about 1,451 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY16 3AR?

SY16 3AR 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).

Who represents SY16 3AR (Newtown North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr covering SY16 3AR 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).

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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.