SY16 (Newtown, Powys) shows modest market activity with a trajectory score of 46.7/100, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices grew at 4.1% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields expanded faster at 5.0% CAGR, suggesting stronger demand from tenants than owner-occupiers. Population growth remained minimal at 0.5% over the same period, indicating limited residential expansion. The district is classified as in the latent stage of gentrification, suggesting limited investment-driven renovation activity currently. These metrics reflect a stable but slow-moving market with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, relevant context for investors evaluating long-term positioning and income-focused strategies.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Newtown · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.6 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
Newtown (SY16) common questions
Is Newtown up and coming?
Newtown (SY16) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 77% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Newtown safe?
Newtown has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Newtown?
The average property price in Newtown (SY16) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Newtown?
The median monthly rent in Newtown (SY16) is £611 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Newtown?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Barry (CF63), Oswestry (SY10), Llanymynech (SY22), Oswestry (SY11), Wrexham (LL14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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