NEWTON WARD PROFILE
Information, Research & GIS Team, City and County of Swansea, May 2017
Population: 3,300 (source: mid-2015 estimates, rounded - Office for National Statistics / ONS)
Councillors (Electoral vote, May 2017): William George Thomas (Conservative – 861)
Turnout = 56.78%.
Welsh Government and UK Parliamentary Constituency: Gower
Location: Approximately 7 km south west of the city centre consisting of the
Caswell, Newton and Langland localities
Neighbouring Wards: Bishopston, West Cross, Oystermouth
Area: 237 hectares (2011 Census figure) / 2.37 km²
Population Density: 14.0 people per hectare (2011 Census)
Population Change (2005 to 2015): +100 / +2% (ONS estimates, rounded)
Employment: 500 (ONS workplace estimate, 2015). Major employers: City &
County of Swansea (school), tourism/leisure businesses.
Information, Research & GIS Team - City and County of Swansea, May 2017
[Note: Changes have been made to the boundaries of a number of Electoral Divisions or Wards within Swansea as a result of the Swansea (Communities) Order 2011.
Most of the statistical information included in this profile, including data from the 2011 Census, relates to the ward as defined prior to the confirmation of the Order.]
Information, Research & GIS Team - City and County of Swansea, May 2017
[Note: Changes have been made to the boundaries of a number of Electoral Divisions or Wards within Swansea as a result of the Swansea (Communities) Order 2011.
Most of the statistical information included in this profile, including data from the 2011 Census, relates to the ward as defined prior to the confirmation of the Order.]
POPULATION STATISTICS
Mid-2015 population estimates
Age
Structure
Aged: 0-4
5-15
16-24
25-44
45-64
65-74
75+
Total
Male
Female
Newton
Population
119
358
194
566
928
560
618
3,343
1,537
1,806
Newton
%
3.6
10.7
5.8
16.9
27.8
16.8
18.5
100
46.0
54.0
Swansea
%
5.5
11.7
14.0
24.7
24.7
10.4
8.9
100
49.9
50.1
26th largest population in Swansea (of 36),
but 19th most densely populated.
Low percentage of people aged 16-44, but
higher proportions aged 45+ (especially 65
and over).
Low birth rate but far higher death rate than
Swansea, reflecting age profile.
Source: Small area population estimates (2015), ONS.
Births & Deaths
Births (2014)
Birth Rate
Deaths (2014)
Death Rate
Newton
23
6.8
59
17.4
Swansea
2,522
10.5
2,400
9.9
Lower average household size.
Higher percentage of people with higher
level qualifications and couple households.
Source: 2014 Vital Statistics / population estimates, ONS.
Note: Birth and death rates expressed per ‘000 population
(rates produced by CCoS using ONS estimates).
2011 Census Data
Population Characteristics
People: born in Wales
born outside UK
in non-white ethnic groups
with long-term health problem or disability
with no qualifications (aged 16+)
with higher level qualifications (aged 16+)
able to speak Welsh (aged 3+)
Newton
2,390
141
49
710
375
1,382
327
Newton %
72.1
4.3
1.5
21.4
13.3
49.0
10.1
Swansea %
77.7
7.2
6.0
23.3
23.9
25.8
11.4
Household Composition
Total households / (Average Household Size)
Household type: One person: Age 65+
Other
One family only: All aged 65+
Married or Same-Sex Civil Partnership Couple
Cohabiting Couple
Lone Parent
Other Household Types
Newton
1,503
287
214
259
532
78
85
48
Newton %
(2.1)
19.1
14.2
17.2
35.4
5.2
5.7
3.2
Swansea %
(2.3)
13.4
19.9
8.7
30.4
8.6
11.7
7.3
Source: 2011 Census, ONS.
Information, Research & GIS Team - City and County of Swansea, May 2017
[Note: Changes have been made to the boundaries of a number of Electoral Divisions or Wards within Swansea as a result of the Swansea (Communities) Order 2011.
Most of the statistical information included in this profile, including data from the 2011 Census, relates to the ward as defined prior to the confirmation of the Order.]
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
The three Gower localities of Newton, Caswell and Langland make up the present-day ward
of Newton. The village of Newton owes its original existence to limestone quarries and small
farms, which attracted workers to the area. By the mid 19th century, the village was already
well developed, with its own school, chapels and other amenities. Whilst very few of the
original worker cottages remain, the village layout is still very much centred on this traditional
core. In 1894, the house known locally at that time as Llan-y-Llan was opened to the public
as the Langland Bay Hotel and this heralded the development of Langland and Caswell as
prominent Victorian seaside resorts. In the post-war years, the settlement has gradually
expanded in a radial fashion around the village of Newton, comprising mainly detached,
executive-style housing. A selection of typical residential properties currently for sale in the
ward, and their sale prices, are shown below:
Woolacott Mews
2 bed mews house
£219,950
Higher Lane
4 bed detached
£339,000
Brynfield Court
2 bed flat
£239,995
Slade Road
4 bed semi detached
£475,000
Moorland Avenue
5 bed detached
£825,000
Property photographs and prices were taken from Rightmove, the UK's number one property website, August 2016, and are reproduced with their permission.
Housing Statistics: Accommodation Type and Tenure (Source: 2011 Census, ONS)
100%
100%
Accommodation - Newton
Tenure - Newton
90%
90%
80%
80%
Owned Outright
46.0
Detached
56.0
70%
70%
Owned with a Mortgage/Loan
Semi-Detached
60%
60%
Rented from Council
50%
Rented from RSL/HA
40%
Private Rented
Terraced (incl. End-Terrace)
50%
Flat, Maisonette or Apartment
20.0
40%
Caravan or Other Mobile/Temporary
30%
30%
10.4
Other
30.1
20%
20%
0.3 2.3
23.2
10%
10%
10.2
0%
1.1
0%
0.5
Dwelling Stock by Council Tax Band, March 2015
Council Tax Band:
Newton
Newton %
Swansea %
A
110
6.1
15.1
B
0
0.0
25.2
C
50
2.8
21.5
D
170
9.4
14.8
E
350
19.4
11.4
F
470
26.1
7.1
G
330
18.3
3.4
H
190
10.6
1.0
I
130
7.2
0.5
Total
1,800
100
100
Source: Valuation Office Agency (VOA) administrative database. [Note: aggregated, rounded Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) data]
Information, Research & GIS Team - City and County of Swansea, May 2017
[Note: Changes have been made to the boundaries of a number of Electoral Divisions or Wards within Swansea as a result of the Swansea (Communities) Order 2011.
Most of the statistical information included in this profile, including data from the 2011 Census, relates to the ward as defined prior to the confirmation of the Order.]
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Estimates of average weekly total household income
for Newton are available via ONS Model-based
estimates at MSOA (Middle Super Output Area) level
for 2011/12. The figure for Swansea 031, the MSOA
which most closely aligns to the ward (see map
adjacent), is £762.99; the 7th highest (of 31 MSOAs) in
Swansea and 28% above the Swansea median of
£596.32
NS-SeC data (socio-economic position based on
occupation) indicates a higher than average level of
managerial and professionals (NS-SeC classes 1-2)
and lower proportions of routine and manual
occupations (NS-SeC classes 5-7).
Socio-economic classification (NS-SeC)
All usual residents aged 16-74
1. Higher managerial, administrative and professional
2. Intermediate occupations
3. Routine and manual occupations
Never worked and long-term unemployed / Not classified
Newton
2,263
1,204
541
337
181
Newton %
100
53.2
23.9
14.9
8.0
Swansea %
100
27.5
20.3
33.9
18.3
Source: NS-SeC – ‘National Statistics Socio-economic Classification’ (three-class version). 2011 Census, ONS.
ECONOMY AND LABOUR MARKET
Claimant count data indicates below average levels of unemployment in Newton
with other DWP benefit rates also far lower. Economic activity and employment
rates are slightly lower than Swansea rates (2011 Census), but with a higher
proportion of people self-employed and retired under-75s.
Benefit Claimants
Claimant Count unemployment (JSA/UC): Oct-16
Incapacity Benefits (ESA and IB/SDA): May-16
Disability Living Allowance: May-16
Income Support: May-16
Pension Credit: May-16
State Pension Claimants: May-16
Newton
15
65
85
5
75
1,150
Rate %
0.9
3.7
2.6
0.3
5.8
Swansea %
2.2
9.0
6.7
2.4
16.2
Source: Jobcentre Plus administrative system, Dept for Work and Pensions.
Economic Activity (people aged 16-74)
Economically Active
Employees: Part-time and Full-time
Self-employed
Unemployed
Economically Inactive
Retired
Looking after Home or Family
Long-term Sick or Disabled
Other
Students (economically active and inactive)
Newton
1,389
997
293
46
874
613
76
53
39
146
Newton %
61.4
44.1
12.9
2.0
38.6
27.1
3.4
2.3
1.7
6.5
Swansea %
63.0
47.9
6.6
3.9
37.0
15.6
3.7
6.9
2.1
13.3
Source: 2011 Census, ONS.
Information, Research & GIS Team - City and County of Swansea, May 2017
[Note: Changes have been made to the boundaries of a number of Electoral Divisions or Wards within Swansea as a result of the Swansea (Communities) Order 2011.
Most of the statistical information included in this profile, including data from the 2011 Census, relates to the ward as defined prior to the confirmation of the Order.]
WELSH INDEX OF MULTIPLE DEPRIVATION
WIMD 2014 based on Lower Super Output Area
(LSOA) geography – Newton consists of two
LSOAs
Newton 1 and 2 ranked 146th and 130th in
Swansea respectively, indicating low levels of
deprivation, and 1885th and 1784th of 1,909 in
Wales.
Newton 1 and 2 are among the least deprived
LSOAs in Swansea and Wales in respect of six
of the seven domains.
The only (relatively) high rankings are found in
the access to services domain; Newton 2 is
within the most deprived 50 per cent in Wales.
Overall
index
LSOA
Domains:
Income
Employment
Health
Education
Access to
Services
Community
Safety
Physical
Environment
Housing
New1
146
1885
144
1888
140
1817
140
1823
145
1881
61
1002
136
1729
139
1810
146
1865
New2
130
1784
121
1668
122
1656
130
1600
141
1865
42
792
118
1506
144
1866
121
1665
Source: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2014, including August 2015 revisions, Welsh Government.
Note: LSOAs ranked 1-148 (Swansea), 1-1909 (Wales).
CRIME
The table below indicates the annual number of offences by type taking place within
Newton since 2009/10, together with crime rates per 1,000 population for 2013/14.
Theft of
vehicles
Fraud &
forgery
Other theft
Criminal
damage
Violence
Drug
offence
Other
Annual total
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2013/14: Rate per ’000
Swansea Rate (2013/14)
Theft from
vehicles
Year
(1 April - 31 March)
Burglary
Offence Group
2
6
5
4
9
2.7
6.6
3
8
11
7
18
5.4
5.1
5
3
3
3
9
2.7
2.5
0
0
0
1
0
0.0
0.1
13
17
13
10
10
3.0
18.7
33
22
16
21
8
2.4
10.7
4
4
8
5
11
3.3
15.4
23
3
15
2
3
0.9
3.6
4
1
1
0
3
0.9
2.1
87
64
72
53
71
21.4
64.7
Source: Data provided by Business Intelligence Analysts, Western BCU, South Wales Police.
Note: Rates derived from 2011 Census population estimates, ONS.
Information, Research & GIS Team - City and County of Swansea, May 2017
[Note: Changes have been made to the boundaries of a number of Electoral Divisions or Wards within Swansea as a result of the Swansea (Communities) Order 2011.
Most of the statistical information included in this profile, including data from the 2011 Census, relates to the ward as defined prior to the confirmation of the Order.]