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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

NG250HX

Shady Lane

NG228TZ

Kirklington Road

NG250DQ

The Combes

NG250LZ

Landseer Road

NG250LB

Honing Drive

NG250QJ

Brackenhurst Lane

NG250AE

Chatsworth Avenue

NG250FJ

Cedar Green

NG250FE

Humberstone Road

NG228BE

Main Street

NG250DP

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250AR

Kirklington Road

NG250PH

Kirklington Road

NG250RS

The Cottages

NG250TY

Cottams Close

NG250GN

Norwood Gardens

NG228PJ

Roewood Lane

NG250QD

Upton Road

NG250QS

Cotmoor Lane

NG250BE

Mayhill

NG250NH

Oxton Road

NG250PW

Newark Road

NG228BQ

Mansfield Road

NG250NF

The Holme

NG250DW

Byron Gardens

NG250HT

Farthingate

NG250BY

Nursery End

NG250EP

Burgage

NG250RA

Oxton Road

NG250TU

Fiskerton Road

NG250NJ

Dudley Doy Road

NG250AT

Kirklington Road

NG250AU

Hopkiln Lane

NG250FP

The Jubilee

NG250PZ

Hockerwood Lane

NG228ED

Greaves Lane

NG250QP

Cotmoor Lane

NG250GD

Bishop's Drive

NG250EZ

Dover Street

NG250LT

Westgate

NG228NE

The Green

NG250AN

Apple Tree Close

NG228BG

Mansfield Road

NG250FZ

Maythorne Lane

NG250LU

Micklebarrow Close

NG250QN

Park Lane

NG250LJ

Lees Field

NG250EA

Teresa Court

NG250NS

Bath Lane

NG250FL

Tathams Orchard

NG250FF

Adams Row

NG250EG

Southwell

NG250TX

Crew Lane

NG250QZ

Oxton Road

NG250RY

Becketts Field

NG250FW

Church Lane

NG250LR

Halloughton Road

NG250LS

Westgate

NG250FT

Racecourse Road

NG250RT

Hop Yard

NG250AP

Manor Close

NG250GE

Southwell

NG228PQ

Caunton Road

NG228NP

Corkhill Lane

NG250FS

Market Square

NG250RL

Archers Field

NG250NP

Trinity Road

NG228BT

Newhall Lane

NG250NQ

Southwell

NG250RU

Kirklington Road

NG250BU

Silvey Avenue

NG250DS

Norwood Gardens

NG250QX

Upton Road

NG250PR

Corkhill Lane

NG228PE

Home Farm Lane

NG250LX

Landseer Road

NG228NR

Corkhill Lane

NG250QF

Brackenhurst Lane

NG228FR

Allesford Lane

NG228AQ

Radley Road

NG250LN

Howards Terrace

NG228NA

Church Lane

NG250JQ

Burgage Lane

NG228NB

Home Farm Lane

NG250AQ

Hillcrest

NG250HQ

Church Street

NG228BJ

Greaves Lane

NG228FU

Holme Lane

NG228NZ

Eakring Road

NG250JW

The West Lawns

NG228BB

Belfields Yard

NG250HS

Easthorpe

NG250AH

Halam Road

NG250ET

Station Road

NG250FA

Kirklington Close

Data Sources

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