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About

Southwell ward covers the historic market town of Southwell and its surrounding rural parishes. The area is centred on the Minster, a cathedral with origins in the Saxon era, which dominates the town's skyline. The town layout follows a traditional pattern with a market square and streets containing independent shops and local services. Surrounding farmland and villages like Farnsfield and Bleasby contribute to a primarily agricultural economy.

A specific feature is the presence of the Bramley apple, first cultivated here in the 19th century. The workhouse, a prototype for the national system, is now a museum. The River Greet flows through the area, and the Southwell Trail connects key landmarks. Governance involves a town council, with the ward electing members to the district authority. The local economy includes tourism related to these historic assets alongside farming and smaller businesses.

Area overview

On average Southwell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southwell is £58,900 per year. There are 7 schools in Southwell: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southwell is home to around 8,914 people, with a population density of about 146.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southwell Population
8,914
Population density
146.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.41(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.19(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-22%)
Burglary
4.49(+35%)
Other crime
3.81(+61%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,331
93.49%
Other White
168
1.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
0.74%
Irish
47
0.53%
Chinese
46
0.52%
Total population: 8,911

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,295
43.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,534
20.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
12.12%
No qualifications
884
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
6.81%
Total 16+ residents: 7,617

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,850
49.28%
Owns with a mortgage
991
26.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
436
11.61%
Social rents from council
248
6.61%
Other forms of private rent
98
2.61%
Total households: 3,754

Property prices in Southwell

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Southwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southwell 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 Southwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£476,250
Terraced16£255,000
Semi-Detached21£320,000
Flats10£187,500

10 years median price trend in Southwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwell.

All postcodes in Southwell

NG228AW

Pumping Station

NG228BJ

Greaves Lane

NG250DT

Norwood Gardens

NG250DU

Ridgeway

NG250EJ

Private Road

NG250JB

Bramley Close

NG250LF

Nottingham Road

NG250LW

Moorfield Court

NG250TY

Cottams Close

NG250QF

Brackenhurst Lane

NG250HP

Church Street

NG250TP

Brinkley Hill

NG228AQ

Radley Road

NG228BW

Carvers Hollow

NG250AT

Kirklington Road

NG250EH

King Street

NG250LE

Trinity Place

NG250RS

The Cottages

NG250PE

Halam Road

NG228PH

Roewood Lane

NG250AQ

Hillcrest

NG250DD

Pinewood Close

NG250EA

Teresa Court

NG250RX

Oxton Road

NG228BB

Belfields Yard

NG250AD

Halam Road

NG250AR

Kirklington Road

NG250BL

Crafts Way

NG250BT

Springfield Road

NG250EY

Chatham Street

NG228NN

Newark Road

NG228FR

Allesford Lane

NG250AS

Glenfields

NG250AU

Hopkiln Lane

NG250ED

Marrison Way

NG250EL

Kings Court

NG250GA

Canons Close

NG250QW

Nottingham Road

NG228BH

Greaves Lane

NG228BX

Station Road

NG250AW

Monckton Drive

NG250BU

Silvey Avenue

NG250BX

Leeway Road

NG250EX

Abbey Mews

NG250JZ

Hillside Drive

NG250PD

Cooks Lane

NG250PF

Halam Road

NG228DA

Southwell Road

NG228AY

The Turnpike

NG228NZ

Eakring Road

NG250HT

Farthingate

NG250JE

Metcalfe Close

NG250JP

Bishops Drive

NG250NP

Trinity Road

NG250NT

Warrands Close

NG250QN

Park Lane

NG250QL

Brackenhurst Lane

NG228FU

Holme Lane

NG228AJ

Radley Road

NG228GZ

Forge Close

NG228PJ

Roewood Lane

NG250BA

Leeks Close

NG250JW

The West Lawns

NG250LN

Howards Terrace

NG250RL

Archers Field

NG250QJ

Brackenhurst Lane

NG228AL

Gray Lane

NG228NF

Southwell Road

NG228NL

Main Street

NG228NX

Eakring Road

NG228PB

Hockerton Road

NG250BB

Beaumont Avenue

NG250EF

Templemans Way

NG250AE

Chatsworth Avenue

NG250AP

Manor Close

NG250DN

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250FA

Kirklington Close

NG250FJ

Cedar Green

NG250LB

Honing Drive

NG250NB

Westhorpe

NG250NE

Westhorpe

NG228FL

Winkburn Lane

NG228NJ

Station Road

NG228NY

Eakring Road

NG250EN

King Street

NG250GL

Station Road

NG250HH

Handford Court

NG250LS

Westgate

NG250NL

Allenby Road

NG250PP

Hockerton Road

NG250RU

Kirklington Road

NG250TQ

Ruby Court

NG250TW

Brinkley Hill

NG250GD

Bishop's Drive

NG250HS

Easthorpe

NG228AG

Back Lane

NG250AJ

The Ropewalk

NG250FX

Burgage

NG250HZ

Easthorpe

NG250LA

Ash Tree Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.