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About

Boughton ward is situated in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, encompassing the village of Boughton and its surrounding rural land. The area is characterised by agricultural fields and pockets of woodland, with the River Maun flowing along its western boundary. The landscape is predominantly flat, typical of the Trent Valley lowlands, supporting a mix of arable and pastoral farming.

The village itself centres around the Church of St Matthew and a traditional village green. A notable local landmark is the former Boughton Pumping Station, a red-brick Victorian building that once housed steam engines for land drainage. The ward maintains a quiet, residential character, with community life focused on local amenities including a primary school and village hall.

Area overview

On average Boughton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boughton is £50,488 per year. There are 2 schools in Boughton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boughton is home to around 3,391 people, with a population density of about 247 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boughton Population
3,391
Population density
247 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.67(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.92(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.63(-7%)
Other crime
8.26(+250%)
Other theft
6.78(+19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,248
95.73%
Other White
73
2.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.24%
Total population: 3,393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
740
26.2%
Level 4 qualifications or above
592
20.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
439
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
435
15.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
365
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 2,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
654
43%
Owns with a mortgage
342
22.49%
Social rents from council
240
15.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
10.12%
Other social rented
95
6.25%
Total households: 1,521

Property prices in Boughton

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £255K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£255,000£261
Semi-Detached15£198,000£208
Terraced1£128,000£138
Flats1£108,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£120,000
2017£186,500£124,000£71,000
2018£237,500£146,475£65,125
2019£198,000£140,000£94,900
2020£182,500£145,000
2021£255,000£150,000£158,000
2022£325,000£167,500£98,000
2023£250,000£195,000
2024£300,000£170,168£141,000
2025£255,000£192,500£128,000
2026£189,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boughton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£126
2017£177£126£72
2018£190£170£71
2019£200£142£104
2020£199£160
2021£217£186£167
2022£245£183£112
2023£250£226
2024£237£184£134
2025£250£197£138
2026£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boughton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Boughton ward.

Local councillors

Tim Wildgust

Boughton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Boughton

Is Boughton safe?

Boughton records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Boughton?

The median sale price in Boughton is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Boughton?

Boughton has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Boughton?

Boughton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Boughton sits around rank 14,018 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Boughton?

The average household income in Boughton is around £50,488 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Boughton?

Boughton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tim Wildgust (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Boughton

NG229JY

Church Road

NG229NX

Manor Close

NG229JU

Church Lane

NG229JS

Manor Close

NG229ZD

Maun Way

NG229QE

Green Lane

NG229LN

Kirton Court

NG229GY

Barons Drive

NG229NT

Main Street

NG229ND

Rectory Gardens

NG229LT

Boughton

NG229JJ

Main Road

NG229HH

Holles Close

NG229HJ

Manvers View

NG229NQ

Brake Road

NG229RL

Haughton Way

NG229FL

Main Road

NG229LZ

Fern Bank Avenue

NG229LB

Tuxford Road

NG229JN

Retford Road

NG229PH

The Brambles

NG229NU

Main Street

NG229HZ

Tuxford Road

NG229LE

Maun Way

NG229HN

Turner Lane

NG229HY

Tuxford Road

NG229HR

Bentinck Close

NG229LH

Station Road

NG229JE

Main Road

NG229NB

Stanhope Close

NG229LS

Sandfield Lane

NG229QD

Main Road

NG229PE

Retford Road

NG229PG

Mill Lane

NG229JB

South View Villas

NG229NR

Central Avenue

NG229ZB

Trent Road

NG229JH

Linton Drive

NG229LA

Harrow Lane

NG229JQ

Newlands Avenue

NG229QB

Hillcrest

NG220PB

Ollerton Road

NG229JP

Fairweather Close

NG229NF

Brake Lane

NG229QJ

Collinridge View

NG229LX

Rice Hill

NG229WB

Central Avenue

NG229PF

Forest Lane

NG229JX

Church Road

NG229LL

Station Road

NG229JT

Pickens Row

NG229LD

Boughton Industrial Estate

NG229NE

Brake Lane

NG229NA

Brackendale Drive

NG229PA

Green Lane

NG229PD

Forestry Houses

NG229LJ

Primrose Lane

NG229HE

The Heathers

NG229RR

Windmill Close

NG229NL

Burton Rise

NG229PQ

Kennedy Court

NG229HU

Tuxford Road

NG229LQ

Station Road

NG220PD

Ollerton Road

NG229LW

Charlotte Close

NG229RT

Main Street

NG229YU

Meden Court

NG229HF

Kirk Drive

NG229NW

Main Street

NG229JZ

Tuxford Road

NG229HL

Stepnall Heights

NG229NG

Brake Lane

NG229JG

Thornhill Drive

NG229LG

Acre Edge Road

NG229HP

Bentinck Close

NG229NZ

Manor Close

NG229PB

New Hill

NG229LU

Tuxford Road

NG229LR

Kirton Park

NG229US

Boughton Industrial Estate

NG229NN

Kennedy Rise

NG229FT

Boughton

NG229ZE

Main Street

NG229JF

Main Road

NG229WA

Aspen Close

NG229HW

Swinton Copse

NG229NH

Brake Road

NG229JA

Victoria Close

NG229NS

Chapel Lane

NG229PJ

The Hawthorns

NG229HQ

Brake Lane

NG229JL

Cherry Tree Close

NG229LY

Ash Vale Road

NG229NY

Tuxford Road

NG229JR

Church Road

NG229HX

Greenwood Crescent

NG229NP

Chapel Close

NG229JW

Church Road

NG229LF

The Furze

NG229NJ

Boughton Road