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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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 in Southwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,310,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached68£497,500£3,689
Flats9£195,000£2,738
Semi-Detached26£300,250£3,446
Terraced15£235,000£3,124

10 years median price trend in Southwell

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

All postcodes in Southwell

NG250FY

Private Drive

NG250LG

Nottingham Road

NG228NQ

Southwell Road

NG250PS

Normanton Road

NG228BL

Greaves Lane

NG250JJ

Southwell

NG250JB

Bramley Close

NG250BG

Raysmith Close

NG250AL

The Ropewalk

NG250LE

Trinity Place

NG228AS

Radley Road

NG250AX

Kirklington Road

NG250QQ

Brackenhurst Lane

NG250EN

King Street

NG228NH

Southwell Road

NG228NX

Eakring Road

NG228AF

Holme Lane

NG228AP

Cutlersforth

NG250JR

Bishop's Drive

NG228BD

Chapel Court

NG250RR

Kirklington Road

NG250BN

Merryweather Close

NG250DY

Orchard Close

NG250GA

Canons Close

NG250PG

Saversick Lane

NG250HP

Church Street

NG250HG

Church Street

NG228DU

Manor Fields

NG228BX

Station Road

NG250JZ

Hillside Drive

NG250FU

Avondale Lane

NG250EY

Chatham Street

NG228NJ

Station Road

NG250DN

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250EQ

Meadow View

NG250WA

The Paddocks

NG250DE

Birchwood Close

NG250QU

Gables Drive

NG228NW

Corkhill Lane

NG250QL

Brackenhurst Lane

NG228GZ

Forge Close

NG250DA

Woodland Drive

NG250RX

Oxton Road

NG228AJ

Radley Road

NG250PP

Hockerton Road

NG250PL

Caunton Road

NG228PH

Roewood Lane

NG250QE

Brackenhurst Lane

NG250BZ

Leeway Road

NG250LD

Westgate

NG250AY

Kirklington Road

NG250BB

Beaumont Avenue

NG250DF

Caudwell Close

NG228AW

Pumping Station

NG228NG

School Lane

NG250DB

Fern Close

NG250LF

Nottingham Road

NG250TQ

Ruby Court

NG228AU

Radley Road

NG250EB

Heywood Close

NG250NN

Vicarage Road

NG250TJ

Crink Lane

NG228AB

Radley Terrace

NG228NN

Newark Road

NG250PE

Halam Road

NG250JS

Lowes Wong

NG250HA

Riverside

NG250JN

Westgate

NG250JF

Wakeling Close

NG250NE

Westhorpe

NG228BS

Newhall Lane

NG228DA

Southwell Road

NG250HD

Church Street

NG250BX

Leeway Road

NG250AJ

The Ropewalk

NG228AH

Radley Road

NG228BH

Greaves Lane

NG250TZ

Crew Lane

NG250EH

King Street

NG250NW

Trinity Road

NG250NL

Allenby Road

NG250EE

Greet Park Close

NG250TN

Pollards Lane

NG250HH

Handford Court

NG250EL

Kings Court

NG228AE

The Turnpike

NG250RZ

The Rise

NG250DD

Pinewood Close

NG250HU

Farthingate Close

NG250AA

Queen Street

NG250JH

Westgate

NG250QY

Oxton Road

NG250PF

Halam Road

NG250PD

Cooks Lane

NG228FL

Winkburn Lane

NG250PN

Caunton Road

NG250LL

Westgate Mews

NG250LQ

Park Terrace

NG250JT

Wands Close

NG250NB

Westhorpe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.