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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, about 52% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southwell is £58,882 per year. There are 5 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
6.9%
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

Median price£396,500
Price per sq ft£335
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £520K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £396,500 (about £335 per square foot) in Southwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached70£478,750£357
Semi-Detached26£300,250£314
Terraced14£232,500£279
Flats8£192,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£155,000£245,000£210,000
2017£340,000£188,000£219,500£262,500
2018£416,000£152,475£264,000£253,000
2019£405,000£142,375£240,000£326,000
2020£380,000£152,875£248,500£225,500
2021£445,000£167,000£279,350£212,500
2022£482,000£182,475£315,000£240,000
2023£476,500£197,500£305,000£265,000
2024£420,000£174,000£290,000£225,000
2025£480,000£192,500£295,000£261,250
2026£457,500£264,065£226,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£261£220£287
2017£260£325£245£272
2018£292£228£251£250
2019£282£224£261£287
2020£302£240£290£299
2021£328£281£279£264
2022£354£284£325£320
2023£348£272£311£306
2024£334£266£314£294
2025£347£255£330£294
2026£363£271£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southwell 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 Southwell ward.

Local councillors

Karen Roberts

Southwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Penny Rainbow

Southwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Harris

Southwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Southwell

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The Paddocks

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Newark Road

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Brook Walk

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Petticoat Lane

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Woodland View

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Crafts Way

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Caunton Road

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Cutlersforth

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Back Lane

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Halam Road

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Gray Lane

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Roewood Lane

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Marrison Way

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Harveys Field

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Abbey Mews

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Nottingham Road

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Glenfields

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Lower Kirklington Road

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Leeks Close

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Eastfield Court

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St Michaels Close

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Springfield Road

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Lower Kirklington Road

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Easthorpe

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Fiskerton Road

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Palmers Court

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Monckton Drive

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Main Street

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Moorfield Court

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Halam Road

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The Crops

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The Riddings

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School Lane

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Sparrow Thorn

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Archway Cottages

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Queen Street

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Westhorpe

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Metcalfe Close

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Dornoch Avenue

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Lower Kirklington Road

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Market Place

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Landseer Close

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Southwell

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Dunham Close

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Kirkby Close

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Lower Kirklington Road

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Palace View

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Chimes Meadow

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Whitestub Lane

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Shaws Orchard

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Crink Lane

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Halam Hill

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Kirklington Road

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Hopewell Rise

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Crew Lane Close

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The Ropewalk

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Stenton Close

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Station Road

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Hockerton Road

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Ridgeway

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Westhorpe

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Templemans Way

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Halloughton Road

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Westgate

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Wolsey Close

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Ash Tree Close

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Halam Road

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Hockerton Road

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Brinkley Hill

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Lower Kirklington Road

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Belle Eau Park

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Edingley Hill

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Gables Drive

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Southwell

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Station Road

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The Turnpike

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Leeway Road

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Carvers Hollow

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Brinkley Hill

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Burgage Lane

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Pollards Lane

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Main Street

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Halam Hill

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Sheppards Row

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Bishops Drive

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Arnold Avenue

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Southwell Road

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Radley Road

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Coghill Court

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Easthorpe

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Springfield Road

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Private Road

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Radley Road

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Station Road

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Warrands Close

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Eakring Road

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Halam Road

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