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Newark South West

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About

The Newark South West area encompasses residential neighbourhoods primarily situated to the southwest of Newark town centre. It includes areas like Balderton, which functions as a large village and suburb. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing developments and more established local roads, with the River Devon marking a boundary to the north. This part of the district is largely residential in character, providing housing for the wider Newark community.

Local infrastructure supports daily life, with schools, shops, and community facilities serving the area. The presence of the A1 road and the East Coast Main Line railway influences the western edges, connecting the area regionally. Farmland and open spaces intersperse the built environment, particularly towards its outer limits. The area's development reflects Newark's expansion, blending newer estates with older village cores.

Area overview

On average Newark South West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newark South West is £40,963 per year. There are 3 schools in Newark South West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newark South West is home to around 8,216 people, with a population density of about 3,281.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newark South West Population
8,216
Population density
3,281.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.75(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.89(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.55(+122%)
Public order
6.21(-11%)
Other crime
4.75(+107%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,169
87.27%
Other White
616
7.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
63
0.77%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
61
0.74%
Irish
61
0.74%
Total population: 8,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,717
25.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,463
22.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,027
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
840
12.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,633

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
35.46%
Owns with a mortgage
888
24.71%
Social rents from council
864
24.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
10.1%
Other social rented
121
3.37%
Total households: 3,593

Property prices in Newark South West

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Newark South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newark South West 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 Newark South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£260,000
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached29£185,000
Terraced14£147,750

10 years median price trend in Newark South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newark South West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.