Newtown area report

Highlights

Newtown is a neighbourhood in Hampshire with a population of 8,909. The median property price is £258,000, with 279 sales in the past 12 months. Terraced properties median at £307,500, semi-detached at £345,000, flats at £170,000, and detached at £451,000. Prices have declined 6.7 percent over five years. Crime levels are moderate, with 247 recorded incidents in May 2026, led by violent crime at 102 offences. About 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Newtown overall. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.5 annual mean and particulate matter at 6.7 annual mean. Flood risk is minimal at 0.4 percent in designated zones. Broadband connectivity is strong: 95.2 percent superfast coverage and 84.3 percent gigabit-capable. The area contains 1 conservation area (Bishopstoke) and 3 listed buildings. Eastleigh Borough Council administers the neighbourhood; council tax band D is £2,205.12 for 2026/27.

Data updated 2026/2025. Newtown, Hampshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Newtown’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hampshire, Newtown ranks 5th cheapest of 13, 6th safest and 5th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £258,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Newtown have fallen 7% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 136,440 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Newtown (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 6 then).

Schools

• 100% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 84% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.3% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/newtown.

Compare every area in Hampshire: Hampshire area guide & rankings.

Nearby areas we cover: Eastleigh, Boyatt Wood, North Boyatt.