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Newstead Abbey

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About

The Newstead Abbey ward lies in the northern part of the borough of Gedling, encompassing the historic village of Newstead and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is defined by its woodland and open countryside, with the grounds of Newstead Abbey forming a significant portion of the ward. This historic estate, the ancestral home of the poet Lord Byron, provides a central landmark with its parkland and lakes.

The ward's character is largely residential and agricultural, with the community focused around Newstead village. A notable feature is the presence of the Newstead Colliery site, which has undergone reclamation and now includes a nature reserve, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. The ward is bordered by the A60 road, connecting it to nearby urban centres while maintaining a distinctly separate, semi-rural identity.

Area overview

On average Newstead Abbey has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newstead Abbey is £62,285 per year. There are 4 schools in Newstead Abbey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newstead Abbey is home to around 8,606 people, with a population density of about 254.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newstead Abbey Population
8,606
Population density
254.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.36(+64%)
Other theft
9.3(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.32(-57%)
Public order
5.69(-18%)
Other crime
5.35(+127%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,786
90.5%
Indian
175
2.03%
Other White
142
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
91
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.71%
Total population: 8,603

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,916
40.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
16.91%
No qualifications
973
13.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 7,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,842
50.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,285
35.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
7.02%
Other social rented
127
3.47%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.1%
Total households: 3,659

Property prices in Newstead Abbey

Median price£343,500
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £450K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £343,500 (about £296 per square foot) in Newstead Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newstead Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached90£402,500£303
Semi-Detached23£244,000£269
Terraced8£170,250£199
Flats3£142,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newstead Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newstead Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,998£227,000£229,995£211,250
2017£293,000£216,500£145,000£172,595
2018£317,000£127,000£192,000£171,500
2019£321,500£120,000£200,000£164,500
2020£335,000£120,000£207,500£142,500
2021£375,000£117,500£237,500£176,500
2022£389,500£229,975£263,000£197,500
2023£385,000£123,500£254,950£157,000
2024£395,000£150,000£240,950£130,000
2025£398,750£144,975£256,250£140,000
2026£409,000£142,500£195,000£190,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newstead Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newstead Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£256£190£213
2017£217£265£153£202
2018£246£200£246£188
2019£253£181£221£197
2020£251£191£223£183
2021£278£192£252£207
2022£296£266£244£263
2023£315£239£259£227
2024£302£253£287£161
2025£303£232£269£171
2026£296£232£238£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newstead Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newstead Abbey in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gedling district.

Band A£1,740
Band B£2,030
Band C£2,320
Band D£2,610
Band E£3,189
Band F£3,769
Band G£4,349
Band H£5,219

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Newstead Abbey ward.

Local councillors

Martin David Smith

Newstead Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Stuart James Bestwick

Newstead Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sue Pickering

Newstead Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative