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About

Bridge ward encompasses a central portion of Newark-on-Trent, situated between the River Trent to the west and the London Road (A46) to the east. The area includes a mix of residential streets, local retail, and light industrial units. The historic Newark Castle, with its riverside grounds, forms a significant part of the ward's western boundary, overlooking the river and the adjacent Trent Bridge, a key crossing point.

The ward contains the town's main bus station and the cattle market, which remains an active trading site. Residential areas are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with some modern developments. The presence of the castle ruins and the strategic importance of the river crossing have historically defined this part of Newark.

Area overview

On average Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridge is £43,151 per year. There are 2 schools in Bridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridge is home to around 7,342 people, with a population density of about 1,938.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridge Population
7,342
Population density
1,938.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.47(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.39(+234%)
Shoplifting
54.62(+529%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.84(+180%)
Public order
17.16(+148%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,610
76.39%
Other White
1,216
16.56%
Indian
52
0.71%
Other
51
0.69%
Other Asian
45
0.61%
Total population: 7,344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,365
22.77%
No qualifications
1,353
22.57%
Level 3 (A level)
921
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
878
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
13.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,996

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
858
26.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
831
25.47%
Owns with a mortgage
810
24.82%
Social rents from council
435
13.33%
Other social rented
223
6.83%
Total households: 3,263

Property prices in Bridge

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£246,000£2,564
Flats8£108,500£1,600
Semi-Detached42£174,000£2,365
Terraced24£155,000£2,040

10 years median price trend in Bridge

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

All postcodes in Bridge

NG241TX

Warwick Brewery

NG242AZ

Wolsey Road

NG242DR

Lincoln Road

NG242UD

Jessops Park

NG241UT

Bridge

NG242HG

Rosewood Close

NG242FN

Farmers Walk

NG242FH

Halliwell Close

NG242HQ

Yorke Drive

NG242AW

Winthorpe Road

NG242BA

Fleming Drive

NG242FF

Robert Dukeson Avenue

NG241NW

St Georges Court

NG242AH

Wolsey Road

NG242BZ

Chestnut Avenue

NG242TS

Maple Leaf Court

NG242HR

Fenton Close

NG241QJ

Appleton Gate

NG242FD

Jessop Way

NG241PS

Kingsnorth Close

NG241TU

Warwick Brewery

NG242HB

Derwent Way

NG241NS

Harrisons Way

NG242DY

Whittle Close

NG241LU

George Street

NG242EF

Clarks Lane

NG242AX

Winthorpe Road

NG242BU

Lincoln Road

NG241GJ

North Gate

NG242AT

Norman Avenue

NG241HD

North Gate

NG241GA

Lincoln Road

NG241LQ

Friary Villas

NG241PR

The Ropewalk

NG242BH

Wolsey Road

NG242HP

Yorke Drive

NG241FX

Kings Sconce Avenue

NG241PD

George Street

NG242DH

Pembroke Crescent

NG241NT

Beacon Hill Road

NG242BJ

Wolsey Road

NG242HH

Yorke Drive

NG241HU

Lovers Lane

NG241FR

Trent Lane

NG242DF

Lincoln Road

NG242EQ

Farrar Close

NG242HL

Yorke Drive

NG241NN

Sleaford Road

NG241LN

Appleton Gate

NG241LS

Appleton Gate

NG242FB

Brunel Drive

NG242EW

Northern Road

NG242DD

Lincoln Court

NG242EY

Strawberry Hall Lane

NG242FJ

Linseed Avenue

NG241QA

Charlotte Close

NG242BG

Stephen Road

NG242HW

Yorke Drive

NG241NJ

Wellington Road

NG242AP

Winthorpe Road

NG242EA

Lincoln Road

NG242DL

Middleton Road

NG241JB

Bridge

NG241GG

Beacon Hill Road

NG241LA

George Street

NG242EE

Great North Road

NG242FU

James Watt Road

NG242AF

Hatchets Lane

NG241HY

Newnham Road

NG241FP

Higgins Close

NG242BB

Alexander Avenue

NG241RT

Eastern Court

NG242DA

Cedar Avenue

NG242EJ

Northern Road

NG241NF

Sleaford Road

NG242ER

Jessop Way

NG242AG

Brunel Business Park

NG241HX

Currie Road

NG241GF

Old Brewery Yard

NG242AD

Hatchets Lane

NG241JN

Maltkiln Lane

NG241PP

Cross Street

NG242DP

Lincoln Road

NG242TU

Spire Gardens

NG241LX

Sydney Street

NG241JL

North Gate

NG242EG

Brunel Drive

NG242BD

Alexander Avenue

NG242HA

Maun Green

NG242BN

Wolsey Road

NG242DN

Middleton Road

NG241NL

Sleaford Road

NG242AU

Pine Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.