Postcode NG24 1LJ is located in an urban city, within the Bridge 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 North Gate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Newark Castle Gardens.
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 13.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG24 1LJ.
Newark North near NG24 1LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newark North Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newark North Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Newark North Gate |
| 0.4 mi | Newark Castle | N/A | Walking directions to Newark Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newark Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Newark Castle Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Sherwood Avenue Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Play Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sherwood Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £258,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £175,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 31 | £155,000 | £193 |
| Flats | 11 | £128,500 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | £74,500 | £123,250 | £113,500 |
| 2017 | £177,295 | £98,750 | £133,500 | £119,000 |
| 2018 | £177,500 | £136,000 | £140,000 | £125,500 |
| 2019 | £183,500 | £125,000 | £144,000 | £123,500 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £103,500 | £141,000 | £130,000 |
| 2021 | £207,500 | £114,253 | £155,000 | £150,500 |
| 2022 | £235,000 | £113,500 | £180,500 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £222,500 | £112,000 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £137,500 | £175,000 | £146,500 |
| 2025 | £246,000 | £100,000 | £177,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £258,000 | £137,500 | £170,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174 | £126 | £148 | £121 |
| 2017 | £177 | £141 | £149 | £154 |
| 2018 | £185 | £128 | £162 | £146 |
| 2019 | £202 | £138 | £177 | £160 |
| 2020 | £216 | £135 | £182 | £154 |
| 2021 | £220 | £162 | £193 | £168 |
| 2022 | £224 | £155 | £207 | £186 |
| 2023 | £222 | £164 | £208 | £181 |
| 2024 | £235 | £142 | £220 | £185 |
| 2025 | £240 | £169 | £216 | £190 |
| 2026 | £231 | £146 | £223 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 15, Friary Mews, Newark, NG24 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 2, Friary Mews, Newark, NG24 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 20, Mumby Close, Newark, NG24 1JE | Flats | Leasehold | £52,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 30, Mumby Close, Newark, NG24 1JE | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 34B, Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £137,000 |
In the NG24 1LJ postcode area, located within Newark North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG24 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maximal Shop | Lindum Street, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1NF | Walking directions to Maximal Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | North Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1JL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | King's Road, Newark, NG24 1EW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Lindum Street, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1NQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | North Gate, Newark, NG24 1HD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 1LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Debbie Darby
Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Irene Brown
Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Jenrick
Newark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG24 1LJ 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 1LJ in Newark North is £170,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NG24 1LJ, including Mount CofE Primary School, Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG24 1LJ is Newark North Gate, about 427 m away.
NG24 1LJ 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 1LJ is Robert Jenrick (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Debbie Darby (Independent) and Irene Brown (Independent).