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Newark and Sherwood

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About

Newark and Sherwood is a district in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, covering an area of 651 square kilometres. It includes the market town of Newark-on-Trent, known for its historic castle and civil war connections, as well as Sherwood Forest, famous for its links to the Robin Hood legend. The district blends urban and rural landscapes, with farmland, woodland, and small villages alongside larger settlements.

The area is home to around 120,000 people, with Newark serving as the administrative and commercial hub. Key industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics, supported by good transport links via the A1 and East Coast Main Line. The district also attracts visitors to sites like Southwell Minster and the National Civil War Centre, offering a mix of heritage and natural attractions.

Area overview

On average Newark and Sherwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newark and Sherwood is £42,333 per year. There are 55 schools in Newark and Sherwood: 45 primary (2 Outstanding and 33 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newark and Sherwood Population
122,956
Population density
188.8 per km²

Demographics

British
111,939
91.04%
Other White
5,413
4.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
695
0.57%
Irish
569
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
535
0.44%
Total population: 122,959

Housing

Owns outright
20,525
38.49%
Owns with a mortgage
16,268
30.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,476
14.02%
Social rents from council
5,133
9.62%
Other social rented
2,280
4.28%
Total households: 53,332

Property prices in Newark and Sherwood

Based on 1,684 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Newark and Sherwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £2,400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached727£330,000
Flats72£121,500
Semi-Detached594£197,498
Terraced291£165,000

10 years price trend in Newark and Sherwood

All wards in Newark and Sherwood

Balderton North & Coddington

Balderton South

Beacon

Bilsthorpe

Boughton

Bridge

Castle

Collingham

Devon

Dover Beck

Edwinstowe & Clipstone

Farndon & Fernwood

Farnsfield

Lowdham

Muskham

Ollerton

Rainworth North & Rufford

Rainworth South & Blidworth

Southwell

Sutton-on-Trent

Trent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.