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Area guide · Newark and Sherwood

Living in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

A snapshot of life in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood), East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is a village in Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands with a population of 7,405. The average house price is £401,550 and the overall crime rate is 67.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) ranks

Population

7,405

Avg House Price

£401,550

Crime Rate

67.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

275 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,108

Median Age

45.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Southwell (newark And Sherwood)'s detached homes (£479,994) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£175,727).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Southwell (newark And Sherwood) prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£298,600 → £401,550).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£479,994£470,50077
Semi-Detached£302,325£285,00028
Terraced£294,365£268,75024
Flat£175,727£190,00011

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is 67.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Southwell (newark And Sherwood): violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands66.7%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Holy Trinity CofE Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Lowe's Wong Infant SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
The Minster SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Southwell (newark And Sherwood) averages 275 Mbps — 175% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Southwell (newark And Sherwood) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.9
% Rated C or Above62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,254

Demographics & Economy

Population7,405
Median Age45.8
Median Household Income£29,108
Employment Rate56%
Owner Occupied69%
Degree-Level Qualified29%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
The average house price in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) is £401,550 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
The most affordable entry point in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) is a flat, with an average price of £175,727.
Is Southwell (newark And Sherwood) a safe place to live?
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has a recorded crime rate of 67.8 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 Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has 4 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Average broadband download speeds in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) are around 275 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.3% of premises.
How big is Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) is a settlement in Newark and Sherwood with a population of approximately 7,405.

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