Living in NG23, Newark and Sherwood
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG23 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 NG23
21 recorded home sales on the streets around central NG23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £95,000 to £760,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED ROOFS WALTONS LANE, NG23 6EU | detached | £250,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 19 THE GRANGE, NG23 6EN | detached | £350,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 11 WILLOW DRIVE, NG23 6EX | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-02-03 |
| OAK LEA WALTONS LANE, NG23 6EU | detached | £335,000 | 2025-12-17 |
| 9 WILLOW DRIVE, NG23 6EX | terraced | £190,000 | 2025-10-31 |
| 6 WILLOW DRIVE, NG23 6EX | detached | £435,000 | 2025-09-04 |
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
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.5 mi |
| Muskham Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Winthorpe Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Norwell CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.6 mi |
| Mount CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
6 state primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.5% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
5 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NG23 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Newark and Sherwood's figures.
Common questions about NG23
What is the average house price in NG23?
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 NG23?
Prices in Newark and Sherwood are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NG23?
The median of 21 recorded sales around central NG23 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £95,000 to £760,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NG23?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG23, and 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NG23?
5 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG23 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NG23 at risk of flooding?
Central NG23 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NG23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 0% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 5 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG23 safe?
5 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NG23 or NG24, NG23 or NG25, NG23 or NG22.
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