Town Pop. 10,678

Living in Newtown (Powys): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newtown (Powys) scores 48/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the SY16 postcode district. The SY16 district averages 43/100, putting Newtown (Powys) 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 20 points above the SY16 district's 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY16 postcode district.

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Newtown (Powys) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 899 crimes

↑ 153% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 175 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 159 crimes

↑ 119% above national average

Public order 151 crimes

↑ 117% above national average

Drugs 101 crimes

↑ 188% above national average

other 344 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Lon Derw 78 crimes
2 Heol-Y-Coleg 72 crimes
3 Pine Court 66 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.3 µg/m³

Green Space 26

Parks Ample 13

Sports Pitches Ample 10

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital24.4 mi

Princess Royal Hospital35.1 mi

Hereford County Hospital39.9 mi

Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust16.4 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%

5 GP surgeries in area

GP capacity1,905 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%

available across Powys

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 333 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate55.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.1%Unemployed3.5%Retired22.6%Student4.1%Other inactive14.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial27.5%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary41.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%

Home ownership50%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

Council tax Powys · 2025-26

A £1,489

B £1,738

C £1,986

D £2,234

E £2,730

F £3,227

G £3,723

H £4,468

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Newtown 0.3 mi

Caersws 4.8 mi

Welshpool 12.7 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 11

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5

Retail Shopping Ample 61

Takeaways Ample 13

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£190,000	53
Detached	£285,000	20
Semi-detached	£178,000	11
Terraced	£164,000	21

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Newtown (Powys) a nice place to live?

Newtown (Powys) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newtown (Powys) is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newtown (Powys)?

Crime levels in Newtown (Powys) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 17/100. There were 1,829 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Newtown (Powys)?

The current median house price in Newtown (Powys) is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £178,000, terraced £164,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Newtown (Powys)

SY16 43 ⇄

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