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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

NG228TZ

Kirklington Road

NG228BU

Edingley Hill

NG228BT

Newhall Lane

NG228BS

Newhall Lane

NG228BQ

Mansfield Road

NG228BL

Greaves Lane

NG228AU

Radley Road

NG228AT

Cutlersforth

NG228AS

Radley Road

NG228AZ

Radley Road

NG250AG

Woodland View

NG250DF

Caudwell Close

NG250FT

Racecourse Road

NG250HQ

Church Street

NG250JH

Westgate

NG250TH

Fiskerton Road

NG228US

The Crops

NG228NH

Southwell Road

NG228PD

Wheatgrass Hill

NG228TY

Southwell

NG228FZ

Shaws Orchard

NG228NA

Church Lane

NG250DW

Byron Gardens

NG250EZ

Dover Street

NG250PH

Kirklington Road

NG228PG

Roewood Lane

NG228NP

Corkhill Lane

NG250GE

Southwell

NG228ND

Main Street

NG250FL

Tathams Orchard

NG250HU

Farthingate Close

NG250JS

Lowes Wong

NG250JT

Wands Close

NG250NH

Oxton Road

NG250NX

Hopewell Rise

NG250QH

Crink Lane

NG250RT

Hop Yard

NG228NS

Corkhill Lane

NG228AN

Radley Road

NG228BG

Mansfield Road

NG250AH

Halam Road

NG250AL

The Ropewalk

NG250BJ

Stenton Close

NG250BZ

Leeway Road

NG250DZ

Lower Kirklington Road

NG250EP

Burgage

NG250ER

Burgage Lane

NG250NF

The Holme

NG250NR

The Paddocks

NG250PA

Halam Road

NG250PR

Corkhill Lane

NG228BY

Station Road

NG250DA

Woodland Drive

NG250FE

Humberstone Road

NG250FW

Church Lane

NG250HE

Market Place

NG250NW

Trinity Road

NG250PW

Newark Road

NG250QP

Cotmoor Lane

NG228AF

Holme Lane

NG228AA

Halam Hill

NG228BD

Chapel Court

NG228NE

The Green

NG250AA

Queen Street

NG250BN

Merryweather Close

NG250DB

Fern Close

NG250DE

Birchwood Close

NG250EB

Heywood Close

NG250FP

The Jubilee

NG250HX

Shady Lane

NG250PS

Normanton Road

NG250QR

Cotmoor Lane

NG250BP

Arnold Avenue

NG250GB

Chimes Meadow

NG250LQ

Park Terrace

NG250GF

Southwell

NG250QE

Brackenhurst Lane

NG228ED

Greaves Lane

NG228AD

School Lane

NG228AX

Halam Hill

NG250AX

Kirklington Road

NG250BW

Leeway Road

NG250HR

Palace View

NG250LG

Nottingham Road

NG250QD

Upton Road

NG250RY

Becketts Field

NG228PL

Caunton Road

NG228AR

St Michaels Close

NG250BE

Mayhill

NG250BS

Springfield Road

NG250ET

Station Road

NG250FY

Private Drive

NG250JX

Westgate

NG250LL

Westgate Mews

NG250QZ

Oxton Road

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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