Postcode NG23 5FQ is located in a rural town, within the Viking ward 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 nearest station is Newark North Gate, about 4.2 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 22,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from NG23 5FQ.
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole near NG23 5FQ 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 4.2 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £367,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Viking area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £436,250 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £236,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 7 | £220,000 | £263 |
| Flats | 1 | £148,500 | £230 |
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 | £380,000 | £235,000 | £265,000 |
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 | £276 | £274 | £274 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG23 5FQ.
In the NG23 5FQ postcode area, located within Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Claypole Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG23 5FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG23 5FQ, 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 5FQ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NG23 5FQ in Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole is £367,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NG23 5FQ, including The Claypole Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG23 5FQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,606 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 5FQ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.