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NG24 1FN

Mather Road

Castle

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Overview

Postcode NG24 1FN 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 167.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.1 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
167
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
68%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Newark North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newark North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68%

Approximately 68.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from NG24 1FN.

Flood risk

High

Newark North near NG24 1FN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newark Castle located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG24 1FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Newark Castle

N/A

Walking directions to Newark Castle
0.5 mi

Newark North Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Newark North Gate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
2,255.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
124.24(+1330%)
Violence and sexual offences
63.64(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.73(+212%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.48(+283%)
Other theft
18.18(+219%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
83.68%
Other White
18
9.47%
Chinese
4
2.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.58%
Irish
2
1.05%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
29.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.83%
Level 3 (A level)
19
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
80
62.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.72%
Owns outright
13
10.16%
Social rents from council
7
5.47%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202528, Nicholsons Wharf, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1FNFlatsLeasehold£65,000
02 Apr 20262, Handley Court, Newark, NG24 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
01 Jul 20257, Handley Court, Newark, NG24 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
13 Aug 2025Pizza Express, The Wharf, Newark, NG24 1EUOtherFreehold£230,000
17 Nov 202510, North Gate, Newark, NG24 1EZTerracedFreehold£62,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG24 1FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMount CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryLovers Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG24 1FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG24 1FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWaitroseOssington Way, Newark, NG24 1FFWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miAldiNorth Gate, Newark, NG24 1HDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miMorrisonsKing's Road, Newark, NG24 1EWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miLondisNorth Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1JLWalking directions to Londis
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 1FN, 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 007GE01028311
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NG24 1FN

Is NG24 1FN (Newark North) safe?

The area around NG24 1FN records about 167 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 1FN?

The median sale price around NG24 1FN 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 1FN?

There are 6 schools close to NG24 1FN, 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 1FN?

The closest station to NG24 1FN is Newark Castle, about 140 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG24 1FN?

NG24 1FN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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