Postcode insights

SY16 3LE

Newtown West

Powys

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Detailed insights for SY16 3LE

Overview

Postcode SY16 3LE 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 2.3 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4%
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

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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 3LE.

Transport

The nearest station is Newtown (Powys) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
84.3 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
254
96.21%
Other Asian
6
2.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.76%
Other White
2
0.76%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
32.41%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.06%
No qualifications
27
12.5%
Apprenticeship
14
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
53.47%
Owns with a mortgage
31
30.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.9%
Social rents from council
3
2.97%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SY16 3LE postcode area, located within Newtown North, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY16 3LE, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY16 3LE

Is SY16 3LE (Newtown North) safe?

The area around SY16 3LE 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 3LE?

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

How deprived is the area around SY16 3LE?

SY16 3LE 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 3LE (Newtown North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.