New Road is in Newtown and in Montgomeryshire district. SY16 1AS is located in the Newtown East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Montgomeryshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Newtown, SY16 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY16 1AX, SY16 1AY, SY16 1EF, SY16 1AU, SY16 1EH, SY16 1AP, SY16 1AT, SY16 1AR, SY16 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY16 1AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 32.2% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 46.3% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 5.7% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 45% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 19.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 25.3% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 99.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 92.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.7% higher than the Dolforwyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dolforwyn and the 64th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 New Road, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-30 | £175,516 |
| 21 New Road, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-09-22 | £168,311 |
| 30 New Road, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-03-27 | £146,203 |
| Vine Villa New Road, Newtown, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-11-28 | £214,870 |
| 17 New Road, Newtown, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2019-06-28 | £153,008 |
SY16 1AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Plantation Lane , Newtown SY16 1JE | - not rated | 71 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Calon y Dderwen Park Street , SY16 1EG | - not rated | 85 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Newtown High School Dolfor Road , Newtown SY16 1JE | - not rated | 511 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. (A) School Milford Road , Newtown SY16 2EH | - not rated | 608 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treowen C.P. School Newtown , SY16 1NJ | - not rated | 647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Terrazza | 32 Park Street, Newtown | 68 yd | |
| Lloyd's Pharmacy | 27 Park Street, Newtown | 68 yd | |
| Cafe Glitz | 9 Market Street, Newtown | 327 yd | |
| Market Kitchen | Newtown Market Hall, Market Street | 350 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 High Street, Newtown | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant | 14 Market Street, Newtown | 327 yd | |
| Buck Inn | 19 High Street, Newtown | 367 yd | |
| The Lion | Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 378 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Kerry Road, Newtown | 419 yd | |
| uStrike Ltd | 3rd Floor Agricultural House, Old Kerry Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway | 18 Severn Street, Newtown | 266 yd | |
| Kwai Chin | 15 Market Street, Newtown | 327 yd | |
| Fortune Court | 18 High Street, Newtown | 361 yd | |
| Newtown Kebab House | 12 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 362 yd | |
| Rambos Flame & Grill | 38 Shortbridge Street, Newtown | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Llanidloes Road | 511 yd | |
| Spar Foodliner | 41 Broad Street, Newtown | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | Pool Road, Newtown | 946 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.