Newtown (Powys) vs Welshpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Welshpool offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Welshpool has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Newtown (Powys)
£282,930
Welshpool
£276,982
Crime Rate
Newtown (Powys)
113.3
Welshpool
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newtown (Powys)
N/A
Welshpool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Newtown (Powys)
375.5
Welshpool
278.1
EPC Rating
Newtown (Powys)
68.3
Welshpool
68.7
Median Income
Newtown (Powys)
£29,717
Welshpool
£29,647
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Welshpool is £276,982, which is 2% less than Newtown (powys) at £282,930. The most affordable entry point in Newtown (powys) is a flat at £132,667, while in Welshpool it is a flat at £90,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Newtown (powys) (£132,667 vs £90,317).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newtown (powys) prices grew faster — 53% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 55.9 offences per 1,000 people, Welshpool is the safer of the two – 103% lower than Newtown (powys)'s 113.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Newtown (powys) is violent-crime, while in Welshpool it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Newtown (powys) and Welshpool. Newtown (powys) has 0 schools and Welshpool has 0 schools.
Newtown (Powys) School Inspection Breakdown
Welshpool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Newtown (Powys) | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newtown (powys) offers faster average downloads at 375.5 Mbps, compared to 278.1 Mbps in Welshpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Newtown (powys) and 75.3% in Welshpool. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Newtown (powys) and 50.4% in Welshpool.
Newtown (powys) is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (376 vs 278 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Welshpool are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.7 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Newtown (powys). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,704 in Newtown (powys) and £1,554 in Welshpool. 54.9% of homes in Newtown (powys) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57% in Welshpool.
Welshpool has more energy-efficient housing — 57% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,717 in Newtown (powys) and £29,646.5 in Welshpool. The median age is 49.6 in Newtown (powys) and 48.9 in Welshpool. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Newtown (powys) and 55.5% in Welshpool. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Newtown (powys) versus 68.1% in Welshpool.
| Indicator | Newtown (Powys) | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,882 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,717 | £29,646.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 32.2% |
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