SY16 — NEWTOWN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY16 is £240,142, which is 24% below the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY16 cost 16.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY16 have risen 15.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£297,134	272
Semi-detached	£183,539	137
Terraced	£147,918	158
Flat	£111,350	17
All types	£240,142	644

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 25.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY16 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY16 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Penygloddfa C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Maesyrhandir C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Treowen C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Rhiw Bechan	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,059

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY16 are 299.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY16 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY16 — NEWTOWN

Area Summary

SY16 (NEWTOWN) offers affordable property prices (£240,142, 16% below national average), low crime (68% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (299 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY15

MONTGOMERY

£305K

▼ 8.4% YoY

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£288K

▲ 7.9% YoY

SY18

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▲ 2.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY16?

The average house price in SY16 (NEWTOWN) is £240,142, based on 644 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 15.6% over the past year.

Is SY16 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY16 is significantly below the national average (25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY16?

There are 14 schools in or near SY16. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY16?

Council tax in SY16 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY16?

The average broadband download speed in SY16 is 299 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SY16 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 135,059.