Postcode NG24 1FW is located in an urban city, within the Castle area 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 median sale price in Castle is £195,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £266,000. The nearest station is Newark Castle, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 England, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from NG24 1FW.
Newark North near NG24 1FW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newark Castle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newark Castle | N/A | Walking directions to Newark Castle |
| 0.4 mi | Newark North Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Newark North Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.3 mi | Newark Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Newark Castle Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Friary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friary Gardens |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £270,750 | £242 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £220,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 24 | £161,500 | £201 |
| Flats | 4 | £118,300 | £192 |
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 | £105,000 | £215,000 | £143,750 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £118,300 | £192,500 | £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 | £267 | £188 | £229 | £216 |
| 2026 | £242 | £253 | £237 | £193 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1FW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | 27, North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HD | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 28, Nicholsons Wharf, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1FN | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | Flat 203, The Roundhead Building, Warwick Brewery, Newark, NG24 1TU | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | Flat 302, The Roundhead Building, Warwick Brewery, Newark, NG24 1TU | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 4, Handley Court, Newark, NG24 1EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the NG24 1FW postcode area, located within Newark North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Newark Flying High Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mount CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG24 1FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | North Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1JL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Ossington Way, Newark, NG24 1FF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | King's Road, Newark, NG24 1EW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 1FW, 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 1FW 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NG24 1FW in Castle is £195,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NG24 1FW, including Newark Flying High Academy (Requires improvement), Mount CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG24 1FW is Newark Castle, about 340 m away.
NG24 1FW 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 1FW 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).