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Annesley Woodhouse vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Annesley Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

£401,550

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

67.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

274.8

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

70.9

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

£29,108

At £232,889, Annesley Woodhouse undercuts Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£401,550) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) it is a flat at £175,727.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 60% pricier in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£294,365 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 34%.

Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has a crime rate of 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Annesley Woodhouse at 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Southwell (newark And Sherwood), which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseSouthwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Annesley Woodhouse averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Southwell (newark And Sherwood)'s 274.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 89.3% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 48.1% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (426 vs 275 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Southwell (newark And Sherwood) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,254 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).

Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,108 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.8 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 69% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseSouthwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Population6,1627,405
Median Age43.545.8
Median Household Income£27,631£29,108
Employment Rate56.9%56%
Owner Occupied65.7%69%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Annesley Woodhouse and Southwell (newark And Sherwood) are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Southwell (newark And Sherwood) safer?
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has the lower crime rate at 67.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Southwell (newark And Sherwood)?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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