Welcome to Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Newtown (Welsh: Y Drenewydd) is a town in Powys, Wales. It lies on the River Severn in the community of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire. It was designated a new town in 1967 and saw population growth as firms settled, changing its market town character. Its 2001 population of 10,780 rose to 11,357 at the 2011 census.Newtown was the birthplace of Robert Owen in 1771, whose house stood on the present site of the HSBC Bank. The town has a theatre, Theatr Hafren, and a public gallery, Oriel Davies, displaying contemporary arts and crafts. It is the largest town in Powys and Mid Wales.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,681 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
11,362 (2021) |
Density |
424 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.8 |
Ward |
Newtown Central |
District |
Powys |
Postcodes |
SY16 |
ONS ID |
W04000335 |
Council
Contact details for Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish.
Local News
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Powys: Winners of Celebration of Newtown Awards revealed
Published: 18th Apr 2024
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Christmas window displays go up at Newtown, Powys shops
Published: 7th Dec 2023
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Ex-Newtown, Powys PCSO named honorary freeman of town
Published: 26th Sep 2023