About Newtown

Newtown is a small village located in Gloucestershire, England, within the postcode area GL10. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes. It is surrounded by the picturesque countryside typical of the Cotswolds, offering opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Local amenities include a primary school, a few shops, and community facilities that cater to the needs of residents. Newtown is well-connected to nearby towns, making it a convenient base for those who wish to explore the wider area. The village's location allows for easy access to the M5 motorway, facilitating travel to larger cities such as Gloucester and Cheltenham.

School Ratings in Newtown

Newtown is served by 57 schools. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Newtown

Property prices average £350K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £290K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Newtown

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Newtown, with 12 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Newtown

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Newtown falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Newtown

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Newtown, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,891 sales

Average Price £350K
£810 — £14.8M
Detached £446K 979
Semi £290K 1,008
Terraced £253K 590
Flat £161K 140

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

36 Primary
5 Secondary
16 Other
The Shrubberies School Good 0.5 miles Stonehouse The Park Children's Centre Good 0.5 miles Park Junior School Primary Requires Improvement 0.5 miles Stonehouse Park Infant School Primary Good 0.5 miles Great Oldbury Primary Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles Hopelands Preparatory School Good 0.7 miles Eastington Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Wycliffe College 0.8 miles Maidenhill School Secondary Good 0.9 miles William Morris School Good 1 miles Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School Primary 1.4 miles King's Stanley CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Newtown IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Newtown in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
7/10
5,141 Children (0-15) 19%
16,604 Working Age 60%
7,778 Older (60+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Newtown 129 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Newtown is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

77 Violence & Sexual Offences
12 Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Public Order
6 Shoplifting
5 Drugs
5 Other Theft
3 Burglary
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Gloucestershire Stonehouse Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Stonehouse Train Station 0.8 miles
Stroud (Gloucs) Train Station 3.4 miles
Cam And Dursley Train Station 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Oldend 0 yards Stonehouse 0.6 miles Churchend 0.6 miles Millend 0.6 miles Nastend 0.6 miles Chipmans Platt 0.9 miles Nupend 0.9 miles Cress Green 0.9 miles Stanley Downton 0.9 miles Bridgend 0.9 miles Eastington 1.2 miles Alkerton 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Stroud
County Gloucestershire
Ward Stonehouse
Constituency Stroud
Parish Stonehouse
Region South West

Streets in GL10 30 shown View all streets

A419 4 Abbots Way 1 Adelaide Gardens 1 Albany 1 Albion Court 1 Aldergate Street 1 Alfred Underwood Way 1 Alkerton Road 4 Anderson Drive 1 Arlebrook 1 Arrowsmith Drive 2 Ash Close 1 Avenue Terrace 1 Baker Close 1 Barlow Close 1 Bath Leaze 1 Bath Road 26 Beacon Lane 3 Beatrice Webb Lane 2 Beeches Close 2 Benton Court 1 Blackbird Court 1 Blackwell Close 1 Boakes Drive 1 Bond Close 1 Bradestones Way 1 Bramble Lane 1 Bridgend Court 1 Brimley 1 Brisbane 1

Postcodes in GL10 50 shown View all postcodes

GL10 2AA GL10 2AD GL10 2AE GL10 2AF GL10 2AJ GL10 2AL GL10 2AN GL10 2AP GL10 2AQ GL10 2AR GL10 2AS GL10 2AT GL10 2AU GL10 2AW GL10 2AX GL10 2AY GL10 2AZ GL10 2BA GL10 2BB GL10 2BD GL10 2BE GL10 2BG GL10 2BH GL10 2BJ GL10 2BN GL10 2BP GL10 2BQ GL10 2BS GL10 2BT GL10 2BU GL10 2DA GL10 2DB GL10 2DD GL10 2DE GL10 2DF GL10 2DG GL10 2DH GL10 2DJ GL10 2DL GL10 2DN GL10 2DP GL10 2DQ GL10 2DR GL10 2DS GL10 2DT GL10 2DW GL10 2EA GL10 2EB GL10 2ED GL10 2EE