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Ollerton & Boughton

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About

Ollerton & Boughton is a civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire. The area includes the town of Ollerton and the village of Boughton, both situated near the edge of Sherwood Forest. Ollerton serves as a local hub with amenities such as shops, schools, and leisure facilities, while Boughton retains a quieter, more rural character. The parish is well-connected by road, with the A614 providing links to nearby towns and cities.

The area has historical ties to the mining industry, with remnants of its past visible in the landscape. Sherwood Forest and the nearby Rufford Abbey Country Park offer green spaces for outdoor activities. The parish also hosts community events, including an annual carnival in Ollerton. Housing ranges from older terraced properties to newer developments, catering to a mix of residents. Public transport includes bus services to Newark, Mansfield, and Worksop.

Area overview

On average Ollerton & Boughton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ollerton & Boughton is £34,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Ollerton & Boughton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ollerton & Boughton Population
11,272
Population density
323.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,653
94.5%
Other White
260
2.31%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
54
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.39%
Total population: 11,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,594
32.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,420
28.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
806
16.34%
Social rents from council
640
12.97%
Other social rented
330
6.69%
Total households: 4,934

Property prices in Ollerton & Boughton

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Ollerton & Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ollerton & 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 Ollerton & Boughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£257,500
Flats7£116,500
Semi-Detached101£169,000
Terraced15£124,000

10 years median price trend in Ollerton & Boughton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.