Annesley Woodhouse vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsSouthwell (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 7,405 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 29% |
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