C+
Liveable Score

Passable area

£145kAverage sold price
120%abovenational crime average
B+

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

Vibe
Dinner & drinksNo car needed
Demographics
High unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Newtown showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Newtown boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
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Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Ebbw Vale

town

C+

0.4 km away

Glyncoed

village

B

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Plentiful
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Plentiful
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

train
Ebbw Vale Town
Train
train
Ebbw Vale Parkway
Train

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Willowtown Primary School
River Centre 3-16 Learning Community
Beaufort Hill Primary School
Glyncoed Primary School
All Saints R.C. Primary School

Newtown House Prices

The average house price in Newtown is £145,333, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Newtown house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Newtown graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£295,665

Semi-detached house prices

£208,333

Terraced house prices

£129,000

Sold prices

Recent sales in Newtown

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What sold, and for how much?

  • Under £250k
  • £250k–£350k
  • £350k–£450k
  • £450k–£600k
  • £600k–£800k
  • Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newtown a nice place to live?

Newtown is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Newtown?

Newtown has a high crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 165 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 120% above the national average, and 54% above the Blaenau Gwent average.

What are the demographics of Newtown?

The majority of residents in Newtown identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is No religion (54%).