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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southwell Population

8,914

Population density

146.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,331

93.49%

Other White

168

1.89%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.74%

Irish

0.53%

Chinese

0.52%

Total population: 8,911

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	70	£476,250	£263,775	£399,750	£575,000	£894,750
Terraced	16	£255,000	£146,250	£181,750	£330,000	£526,250
Semi-Detached	21	£320,000	£235,000	£270,000	£365,000	£452,500
Flats	10	£187,500	£112,250	£138,375	£195,750	£224,550

10 years median price trend in Southwell

All postcodes in Southwell

NG250QY

Oxton Road

NG250TL

Pollards Lane

NG250NQ

Southwell

NG250LY

Landseer Close

NG228AP

Cutlersforth

NG250GN

Norwood Gardens

NG250HD

Church Street

NG250AZ

Wolsey Close

NG250NG

Westhorpe

NG250RZ

The Rise

NG250TX

Crew Lane

NG228DB

Station Road

NG228NR

Corkhill Lane

NG250DY

Orchard Close

NG250HY

Easthorpe

NG250JU

Dunham Close

NG250PL

Caunton Road

NG250TU

Fiskerton Road

NG250RR

Kirklington Road

NG250AB

Sheppards Row

NG250BH

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250DQ

The Combes

NG250DS

Norwood Gardens

NG250EQ

Meadow View

NG250EU

Dornoch Avenue

NG250FF

Adams Row

NG228AE

The Turnpike

NG228BE

Main Street

NG250DG

Kirkby Close

NG250JN

Westgate

NG250LX

Landseer Road

NG250PN

Caunton Road

NG250PB

Halam Road

NG228PE

Home Farm Lane

NG250JJ

Southwell

NG250EW

The Ropewalk

NG250JG

Palmers Court

NG250RF

Gables Drive

NG228NB

Home Farm Lane

NG250TJ

Crink Lane

NG228DU

Manor Fields

NG250HG

Church Street

NG250NU

Eastfield Court

NG250PG

Saversick Lane

NG250PQ

Halam Road

NG250QS

Cotmoor Lane

NG228BZ

Lower Kirklington Road

NG228PQ

Caunton Road

NG250FN

Brook Walk

NG250FR

Queen Street

NG250FS

Market Square

NG250FU

Avondale Lane

NG250JA

Crew Lane Close

NG250JQ

Burgage Lane

NG228AH

Radley Road

NG228NG

School Lane

NG250AN

Apple Tree Close

NG250JD

Harveys Field

NG250LH

Coghill Court

NG250QU

Gables Drive

NG250WA

The Paddocks

NG250NS

Bath Lane

NG250QQ

Brackenhurst Lane

NG250PZ

Hockerwood Lane

NG250ES

Newark Road

NG250ND

Westhorpe

NG250PJ

Kirklington Road

NG250QT

Sparrow Thorn

NG250QX

Upton Road

NG250TZ

Crew Lane

NG228NW

Corkhill Lane

NG250AY

Kirklington Road

NG250DP

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250EE

Greet Park Close

NG250HA

Riverside

NG250JF

Wakeling Close

NG250LP

Halloughton Road

NG250NN

Vicarage Road

NG250EG

Southwell

NG250FZ

Maythorne Lane

NG228NQ

Southwell Road

NG250BD

The Riddings

NG250BG

Raysmith Close

NG250BY

Nursery End

NG250DR

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250JY

Archway Cottages

NG250LD

Westgate

NG250LJ

Lees Field

NG250LU

Micklebarrow Close

NG250LZ

Landseer Road

NG250NJ

Dudley Doy Road

NG250RA

Oxton Road

NG250TN

Pollards Lane

NG228AB

Radley Terrace

NG250BF

Petticoat Lane

NG250DX

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250LR

Halloughton Road

NG250LT

Westgate

NG228PN

Whitestub Lane

NG250JR

Bishop's Drive

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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