Area guide · City-of-bristol

Newtown, City-of-bristol

has 5,488 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 73 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £164,599 across 10,682 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

5,488Homes
£164,599-2.5%Median price
73Avg EPC score
28Median age
6,726Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    6,726

  • Households

    2,745

  • Median age

    28

Age bands

65+ 3%0-15 13%16-24 30%25-44 43%45-64 11%

Ethnicity

Asian 11%Black 20%Mixed 6%Other 4%White 58%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 87%Terraced 13%

Build age

Pre 1900 8%1900 1944 11%1945 1999 17%2000 Plus 63%

Energy efficiency · avg score 73

A
1%
B
20%
C
61%
D
13%
E
3%
F
2%
G
1%

Tenure

Owned 20%Social 31%Private Rent 48%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £164,599▼

  • Avg price

    £307,993

  • Sales

    10,682

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 1)

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Domains

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  • Education4
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  • Employment6
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    5,625▲

By crime type

Other Theft 12%Shoplifting 12%Public Order 16%Anti-Social Behaviour 22%Criminal Damage And Arson 9%Violence And Sexual Offences 29%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    65%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    65%

  • Superfast broadband

    79.2%

  • 5G coverage

    60.9%

  • Bus stops

    14

  • Buses / day

    13,206

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station (0.74 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    267.2 m

  • Air NO₂

    16.671 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.6774 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (4.71 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    57

Designations

  • Heritage At Risk
  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • 12 And 14, West Street · Grade II
  • 22, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 22, West Street · Grade II
  • 26, 27 And 28, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 28 And 30, West Street · Grade II
  • 31, Old Market Street · Grade II
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  • 32 And 33, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 35, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 36 And 37, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 38 And 39, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 40 And 41, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 42, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 46 And 47, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 48, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 50 And 51, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 52, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 55 And 56, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 60, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 68, Old Market Street · Grade II
  • 72, West Street · Grade II
  • 74, West Street · Grade II
  • 76, West Street · Grade II
  • 7, Redcross Street · Grade II
  • 8 And 9, Broad Plain · Grade II
  • 8a, West Street · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    3

  • Avg FSM %

    55.9%

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (1.21 km)

Streets

Streets in Newtown

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    338

Show 25 recent applications
  • Replacement Of Windows
  • Replacement Of Windows
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition Nos. 2 (Detailed Drawings), 3 (Material Samples And 4 (Sample Panels) Of Permissio
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Pedestrian Opening To The Rear Garden And In
  • Existing Timber Cladding And Combustible Spandrel Panels To Be Removed. Replace Those Elements With Non-Combustible Alternatives That Closel
  • Replacement Of 3no. Doors, Overhead Fan Lights And Roof Coverings.
  • Non-Material Amendment Following Grant Of Planning Permission 24/02915/F (External Works Including New Windows To Floor Above, Alterations T
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 6 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Applicationn For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 16 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment O
  • Refurbishment Of Charity Headquarters. External Works To Listed Building Including Alterations To Shop Front, Parapet And Cornice, The Demol
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 11, 13 And 18 Of Permission 21/04338/F Demolition Of Existing Police Station And R
  • Partial Demolition And Reconstruction Of Listed Facade Wall At Slees Lane.
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 13of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 12 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Installation Of A Single-Sided, Non-Illuminated Freestanding Monolith Totem (2400mm High X 1200mm Wide) Located Adjacent To The Main Pedestr
  • Change Of Use Of The Ground Floor From Use Class Sui Generis To Commercial Space (Use Class E); Reinstatement Of The Timber Shopfront; A Rea
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reservd By Condition 25 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Rserved By Condition 24 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed Erection Of Proposed Double Storey Rear Extension With Maximum Depth 3.00m, An
  • Appliction For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 8 And 9 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopmen
  • Re-Orientation And Refurbishment Of Existing Signage: The Existing Freestanding Monolith Is To Be Rotated To Sit Parallel With The Highway B
  • Application For Approva Of Details Reserved By Condition 14 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission - 23/03252/X (Application For Variation Of A Condition 47
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 4 (Acoustic Mitigation) Relating To Planning Permission 24/04968/F. The Proposal W
  • Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou

About

About property data in Newtown

The population here is approximately 6,726, with a median age of 28. The dominant construction era here is 2000 plus. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 57 listed buildings. There were 5,625 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 4.4% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 1. This area covers 105 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Newtown?

The average house price in Newtown is £164,599, based on 10,682 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Newtown a good place to live?

Newtown is in the 1st IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Newtown in a flood zone?

Newtown is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Newtown?

There were 5,625 recorded crimes in Newtown in the last 12 months, up 4.4% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Newtown?

The average EPC score in Newtown is 73, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).