Area guide · Newark and Sherwood

Living in Fernwood

A snapshot of life in Fernwood, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Fernwood is a village in Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands with a population of 3,107. The average house price is £264,011 and the overall crime rate is 68.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Fernwood ranks

Population

3,107

Avg House Price

£264,011

Crime Rate

68.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

445 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,108

Median Age

45.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Fernwood's detached homes (£361,591) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£109,908).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Fernwood prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£182,796 → £264,011).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£361,591	£340,000	58
Semi-Detached	£225,981	£227,500	22
Terraced	£193,824	£210,000	27
Flat	£109,908	£110,000	19

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fernwood is 68.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Fernwood: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	0
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
The Suthers School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Fernwood averages 445 Mbps — 345% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fernwood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,254

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,107
Median Age	45.8
Median Household Income	£29,108
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	29%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fernwood?

The average house price in Fernwood is £264,011 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Fernwood?

The most affordable entry point in Fernwood is a flat, with an average price of £109,908.

Is Fernwood a safe place to live?

Fernwood has a recorded crime rate of 68.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Fernwood?

Fernwood has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Fernwood?

Average broadband download speeds in Fernwood are around 445 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.8% of premises.

How big is Fernwood?

Fernwood is a settlement in Newark and Sherwood with a population of approximately 3,107.

Most compared with

How does Fernwood stack up against its neighbours?

Balderton

Fernwood

House price: £221,671 · £264,011
Crime rate: 84.1 · 68.2
Distance: 0.9 mi

Bilsthorpe

Fernwood

House price: £257,598 · £264,011
Crime rate: 67.6 · 68.2
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bingham

Fernwood

House price: £327,231 · £264,011
Crime rate: 20.9 · 68.2
Distance: 10.2 mi

Blidworth

Fernwood

House price: £211,915 · £264,011
Crime rate: 68.2 · 68.2
Distance: 14.8 mi

Bottesford

Fernwood

House price: £319,437 · £264,011
Crime rate: 59.8 · 68.2
Distance: 7.4 mi

Bracebridge Heath

Fernwood

House price: £232,521 · £264,011
Crime rate: 38.3 · 68.2
Distance: 14.1 mi

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