Postcode NG24 1BY is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Newark and Sherwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Newark North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newark North is £43,151 per year. The nearest station is Newark Castle, about 0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Riverside Park.
Newark North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Newark North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newark North is £43,151 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NG24 1BY.
Newark North near NG24 1BY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newark Castle located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Newark Castle | N/A | Walking directions to Newark Castle |
| 0.6 mi | Newark North Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Newark North Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.2 mi | Newark Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Newark Castle Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Friary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friary Gardens |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £266,500 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £210,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 24 | £155,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 1 | £65,000 | £108 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £294,950 | £120,000 | £159,975 | £121,500 |
| 2017 | £217,500 | £100,000 | £152,000 | £124,000 |
| 2018 | £229,950 | £111,000 | £169,500 | £143,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £120,000 | £177,500 | £155,000 |
| 2020 | £254,975 | £80,000 | £165,000 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £99,995 | £180,500 | £176,250 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £96,995 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
| 2023 | £337,500 | £122,000 | £167,000 | £172,500 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £159,750 | £216,250 | £173,750 |
| 2025 | £281,250 | £85,000 | £215,000 | £143,750 |
| 2026 | £242,500 | — | £190,000 | £167,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £170 | £165 | £156 |
| 2017 | £191 | £174 | £193 | £170 |
| 2018 | £197 | £187 | £185 | £181 |
| 2019 | £200 | £187 | £174 | £169 |
| 2020 | £237 | £118 | £231 | £169 |
| 2021 | £240 | £216 | £197 | £165 |
| 2022 | £244 | £177 | £245 | £210 |
| 2023 | £270 | £193 | £260 | £194 |
| 2024 | £244 | £239 | £236 | £192 |
| 2025 | £269 | £160 | £229 | £216 |
| 2026 | £239 | — | £227 | £193 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 28, Nicholsons Wharf, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1FN | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 51B, Kelham Road, Newark, NG24 1BU | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 51, Kelham Road, Newark, NG24 1BU | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Pizza Express, The Wharf, Newark, NG24 1EU | Other | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Trent Bridge House, Newark, NG24 1BN | Other | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the NG24 1BY postcode area, located within Newark North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG24 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Ossington Way, Newark, NG24 1FF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | King's Road, Newark, NG24 1EW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | North Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1JL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG24 1BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michelle Elizabeth Home
Castle - Elected 6 Nov 2025
Robert Jenrick
Newark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG24 1BY records about 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NG24 1BY in Newark North is £183,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NG24 1BY, including Mount CofE Primary School, Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG24 1BY is Newark Castle, about 72 m away.
NG24 1BY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,924 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newark covering NG24 1BY is Robert Jenrick (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michelle Elizabeth Home (Reform UK).