Living in NG21, Newark and Sherwood
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG21 in Newark and Sherwood. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Newark and Sherwood: £233,902, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NG21
152 recorded home sales on the streets around central NG21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £167,500 and a range from £61,000 to £500,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 FIRST AVENUE, NG21 0BU | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-06-24 |
| 19 SOUTH AVENUE, NG21 0JQ | semi-detached | £81,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 216 SOUTHWELL ROAD EAST, NG21 0EQ | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 23 TUDOR CRESCENT, NG21 0AW | semi-detached | £145,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 1 VERA CRESCENT, NG21 0EU | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 STATION ROAD, NG21 0AH | semi-detached | £190,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Python Hill Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Ravenshead CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| The Garibaldi School | Secondary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| Forest Town Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 3.0 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.2% |
| Professional occupations | 12.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Newark and Sherwood's figures.
Common questions about NG21
What is the average house price in NG21?
The average sold price in Newark and Sherwood is £233,902 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NG21?
Prices in Newark and Sherwood are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NG21?
The median of 152 recorded sales around central NG21 in the last 2 years is £167,500, ranging from £61,000 to £500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NG21?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG21, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is NG21 at risk of flooding?
Central NG21 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NG21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £167,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG21 safe?
The local force has not published street-level crime data for this area recently, so we show no figure rather than a zero that would wrongly suggest no crime.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NG21 or NG18, NG21 or NG19, NG21 or NG17.
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