Postcode NG23 5FA is located in a rural town, within the Viking area of South Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole is £58,088 per year. The median sale price in Viking is £385,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £262,000 and £565,000. The nearest station is Newark North Gate, about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Claypole Community Park.
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,692 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole is £58,088 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG23 5FA.
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole near NG23 5FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newark North Gate located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Claypole Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Claypole Community Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Viking area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £431,250 | £272 |
| Terraced | 7 | £245,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £235,500 | £262 |
| Flats | 2 | £154,875 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,250 | £153,500 | £118,000 |
| 2017 | £307,500 | £187,500 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £335,000 | £164,750 | £177,000 |
| 2019 | £342,500 | £215,000 | £302,250 |
| 2020 | £349,750 | £178,500 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £402,500 | £200,000 | £178,250 |
| 2022 | £465,000 | £235,000 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £250,000 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | £436,250 | £245,000 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £235,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £200 | £187 |
| 2017 | £199 | £189 | £198 |
| 2018 | £210 | £171 | £188 |
| 2019 | £218 | £214 | £222 |
| 2020 | £233 | £210 | £201 |
| 2021 | £233 | £216 | £221 |
| 2022 | £279 | £249 | £225 |
| 2023 | £255 | £252 | £262 |
| 2024 | £270 | £204 | £272 |
| 2025 | £271 | £235 | £244 |
| 2026 | £272 | £272 | £284 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG23 5FA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 38, Main Street, Newark, NG23 5BA | Detached | Freehold | £367,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 84, Main Street, Newark, NG23 5BA | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 55, Main Street, Newark, NG23 5BA | Detached | Freehold | £880,175 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 1, Swallow Drive, Newark, NG23 5FG | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 10, Swallow Drive, Newark, NG23 5FG | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the NG23 5FA postcode area, located within Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Claypole Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2012. | |
The Claypole Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jan 2012
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG23 5FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Claypole Village Store | 60 Main Street, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BA | Walking directions to Claypole Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for South Kesteven district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG23 5FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Wood
Viking - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Wood
Viking - Elected 4 May 2023
Gareth Davies
Grantham and Bourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG23 5FA records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around NG23 5FA in Viking is £385,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NG23 5FA, including The Claypole Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NG23 5FA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Grantham and Bourne covering NG23 5FA is Gareth Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Wood (Independent) and Paul Wood (Independent).