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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 247.0 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

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced1£128,000
Detached19£295,000
Flats1£108,000
Semi-Detached12£180,000

10 years median price trend in Boughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton.

All postcodes in Boughton

NG229NH

Brake Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.