Area guide · Powys

Living in Newtown (Powys)

A snapshot of life in Newtown (Powys), Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Newtown (Powys) is a village in Powys, Wales with a population of 10,882. The average house price is £282,930 and the overall crime rate is 113.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Newtown (Powys) ranks

Affordability
#118 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#129 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

10,882

Avg House Price

£282,930

Crime Rate

113.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

376 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,717

Median Age

49.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Newtown (powys)'s detached homes (£370,019) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£132,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Newtown (powys) prices have risen 53% over the last 9 years (£185,282 → £282,930).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£370,019	£301,500	92
Semi-Detached	£227,273	£200,000	55
Terraced	£172,805	£167,500	82
Flat	£132,667	£140,000	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Newtown (Powys) is 113.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Newtown (powys): violent crime (49% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Newtown (powys) averages 376 Mbps — 276% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Newtown (powys) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 54.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.3
% Rated C or Above	54.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,704

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,882
Median Age	49.6
Median Household Income	£29,717
Employment Rate	54.9%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Newtown (powys)?

The average house price in Newtown (powys) is £282,930 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Newtown (powys)?

The most affordable entry point in Newtown (powys) is a flat, with an average price of £132,667.

Is Newtown (powys) a safe place to live?

Newtown (powys) has a recorded crime rate of 113.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Newtown (powys)?

Average broadband download speeds in Newtown (powys) are around 376 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.2% of premises.

How big is Newtown (powys)?

Newtown (powys) is a settlement in Powys with a population of approximately 10,882.

Most compared with

How does Newtown (Powys) stack up against its neighbours?

Newtown (Powys)

Welshpool

House price: £282,930 · £276,982
Crime rate: 113.3 · 55.9
Distance: 12.4 mi

Aberbargoed

Newtown (Powys)

House price: £177,121 · £282,930
Crime rate: 85 · 113.3
Distance: 57.0 mi

Abercarn

Newtown (Powys)

House price: £166,339 · £282,930
Crime rate: 84.7 · 113.3
Distance: 60.5 mi

Abercynon

Newtown (Powys)

House price: £161,702 · £282,930
Crime rate: N/A · 113.3
Distance: 59.7 mi

Aberdare

Newtown (Powys)

House price: £172,897 · £282,930
Crime rate: N/A · 113.3
Distance: 55.6 mi

Abergavenny

Newtown (Powys)

House price: £356,309 · £282,930
Crime rate: 64.2 · 113.3
Distance: 49.2 mi

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