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SY16

NEWTOWN

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY16 encompasses NEWTOWN and its surrounding areas in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £240,142
1yr change ▲ 15.6%
Crime 68% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£240,142

▲ 15.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

25.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

299 Mbps

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.

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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

£218K £227K £237K £247K £257K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,059

Population

67

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.

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299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY16 NEWTOWN

What is the average house price in SY16 NEWTOWN?
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 NEWTOWN 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 is the population of SY16 NEWTOWN?
The population of SY16 (NEWTOWN) is approximately 135,059 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY16 NEWTOWN?
There are 14 schools in or near SY16. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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