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NG24 1EW

Kings Road

Castle

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Overview

Postcode NG24 1EW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
319
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Newark North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Newark North is £43,151 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG24 1EW.

Flood risk

Low

Newark North near NG24 1EW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newark Castle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG24 1EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Newark Castle

N/A

Walking directions to Newark Castle
0.4 mi

Newark North Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Newark North Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG24 1EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkMediumWalking directions to Riverside Park
0.2 miNewark Castle GardensSmallWalking directions to Newark Castle Gardens
0.3 miSherwood Avenue Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Play Park

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
2,663.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
162.56(+1771%)
Anti-social behaviour
151.14(+795%)
Violence and sexual offences
117.35(+241%)
Public order
43.38(+527%)
Criminal damage and arson
38.36(+416%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
76.34%
Other White
30
13.39%
Roma
6
2.68%
Irish
5
2.23%
Other
4
1.79%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
39.13%
No qualifications
35
16.91%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
45.77%
Owns outright
39
27.46%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.08%
Other social rented
9
6.34%
Social rents from council
5
3.52%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Castle

Median price£183,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £253K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£266,500£247
Semi-Detached15£210,000£232
Terraced24£155,000£219
Flats1£65,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202510, Queens Road, Newark, NG24 1HBTerracedFreehold£142,500
17 Nov 202510, North Gate, Newark, NG24 1EZTerracedFreehold£62,500
02 Apr 20262, Handley Court, Newark, NG24 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
01 Jul 20257, Handley Court, Newark, NG24 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
04 Mar 202627, North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HDTerracedFreehold£117,500

Schools

In the NG24 1EW postcode area, located within Newark North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG24 1EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryMount CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryLovers Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG24 1EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG24 1EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsKing's Road, Newark, NG24 1EWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miAldiNorth Gate, Newark, NG24 1HDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miLondisNorth Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1JLWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miWaitroseOssington Way, Newark, NG24 1FFWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodNorth Gate, Newark, NG24 1HDWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG24 1EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michelle Elizabeth Home

Castle - Elected 6 Nov 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Robert Jenrick

Newark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNewark and SherwoodE07000175
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewarkE14001375
WardCastleE05011554
ParishNewarkE04013148
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newark NorthE02005899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newark and Sherwood 007FE01028310
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG24 1EW

Is NG24 1EW (Newark North) safe?

The area around NG24 1EW 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.

What is the average house price near NG24 1EW?

The median sale price around NG24 1EW in Newark North is £183,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG24 1EW?

There are 6 schools close to NG24 1EW, 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.

What is the nearest station to NG24 1EW?

The closest station to NG24 1EW is Newark Castle, about 415 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG24 1EW?

NG24 1EW 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).

Who represents NG24 1EW (Newark North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newark covering NG24 1EW 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).