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Ollerton

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About

Ollerton ward is a primarily residential area situated in the northern part of the Newark and Sherwood district. The settlement is characterised by its post-war housing estates and serves as a key service centre for surrounding villages. The layout includes local shopping parades, community facilities, and several primary schools catering to the local population. The ward's development is closely linked to its historical role within the Nottinghamshire coalfield.

The landscape is marked by former colliery sites that have undergone reclamation, with some areas now containing light industrial units. Sherwood Forest lies to the south, with its ancient woodland extending close to the ward's boundaries. A notable local landmark is the Ollerton Watermill, a restored 18th-century building on the River Maun. The area is connected by the A6075 road, which runs through its centre, linking it to neighbouring towns.

Area overview

On average Ollerton has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ollerton is £43,119 per year. There are 4 schools in Ollerton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ollerton is home to around 9,366 people, with a population density of about 300.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ollerton Population
9,366
Population density
300.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.1(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.7(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.28(+65%)
Other theft
7.58(+33%)
Other crime
5.34(+126%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,848
94.43%
Other White
202
2.16%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
50
0.53%
Indian
38
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.38%
Total population: 9,370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,983
25.73%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,485
19.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,416
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,197
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
12.51%
Total 16+ residents: 7,708

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,336
32.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,255
30.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
693
16.88%
Social rents from council
444
10.81%
Other social rented
247
6.02%
Total households: 4,106

Property prices in Ollerton

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£198
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £212K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Ollerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £392,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ollerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£262,500£250
Semi-Detached71£170,000£187
Terraced10£140,000£188
Flats6£113,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ollerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ollerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£82,748£110,000£99,000
2017£217,995£84,000£110,000£112,995
2018£227,000£85,750£113,000£123,995
2019£237,498£78,000£115,000£97,000
2020£181,500£85,500£123,000£116,500
2021£195,000£95,000£136,995£119,000
2022£213,500£110,000£157,995£154,000
2023£250,000£70,000£160,000£160,000
2024£240,000£111,000£158,000£115,000
2025£257,500£120,000£169,995£134,000
2026£310,000£147,000£172,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ollerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ollerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£128£151£132
2017£187£136£123£154
2018£205£139£124£138
2019£206£136£132£107
2020£200£143£145£156
2021£214£177£158£159
2022£242£166£187£202
2023£240£147£185£199
2024£256£164£177£170
2025£254£165£190£175
2026£249£164£184£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ollerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Ollerton ward.

Local councillors

Alice Brazier

Ollerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lee Robert Brazier

Ollerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mike Pringle

Ollerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party