Area Analysis Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands

NG21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NG21 postcode area.

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Population

24,937

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,640 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

NG21 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £226k.

home £226,119 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG21 is a postcode district in Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands, covering 547 active and 54 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NG21 (19%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes NG21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NG21 are around £226k, up 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NG21 at 197 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NG21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1893
Anti-social behaviour922
Shoplifting479
Criminal damage and arson461
Public order251

school Local Schools

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Welbeck Primary School

Good352 pupils
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King Edwin Primary and Nursery School

Good463 pupils
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Lake View Primary and Nursery School

Good214 pupils
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Dawn House School

Outstanding78 pupils
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The Joseph Whitaker School

Good1370 pupils
P

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

Good279 pupils
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St. Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe

Good108 pupils
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Victoria Primary School

Good338 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Forest Holidays
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Black Swan
  • Rainworth Miners Welfare Club
  • Royal Oak Inn
  • Social Action Hub
  • St Marys Church Rooms
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Hidden Gem
  • Ruby And Sophias Dog Bakery
  • Sqoshis Ltd
  • The Forest Lodge
  • Kashmir Restaurant
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • B J Bakery
  • Major Brew
  • Carsons Peking Cantonese
  • Taste of China
  • Angelos Pizza
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co Operative
  • Co-operative
  • Tesco
  • Coop
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Brobot Rainworth
  • Edwinstowe Food Club
  • Nisa Local
  • Sherwood Pines Campsite
  • Spirit Of Sherwood
  • + 29 more