Postcode Analysis Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands

NG23 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG23 5AX.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG23 5AX spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG23 5AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Devon Bridge in Newark-on-Trent. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Newark constituency.

The people who live in NG23 5AX are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are high (196 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00144241 (shared with 461 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG23 5AX. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NG23 5AX are high at 196 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour193
Shoplifting172
Violence and sexual offences170
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order48

school Local Schools

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Christ Church C of E Primary School

Good97 pupils0.0 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good292 pupils0.5 km
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Mount CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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The King's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement260 pupils0.9 km
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Magnus Church of England Academy

Good717 pupils1.0 km
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Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement165 pupils1.1 km
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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school

Outstanding596 pupils1.3 km
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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Good553 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ann Et Vin Wine Bar0.3 km
  • Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Newark Cue Club0.3 km
  • Newark Services Club0.4 km
  • Old Kings Arms Public House0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Birds The Confectioners0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Emma And Lilys Bake Shop0.5 km
  • European Supermarket Newark Ltd0.5 km
  • Fruktolinka0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage0.9 km
  • The Rutland Arms0.5 km
  • The Lions1.0 km
  • Millgate House Hotel0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Asha Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • Bean And Vine0.4 km
  • BeanBlock0.2 km
  • Castle Cuisine Ltd0.5 km
  • Castle Gate Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Asda0.1 km
  • Asda Filling Station0.4 km
  • B And M Retail0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • ALG Bakery0.4 km
  • Bodrum Kebabs0.4 km
  • Dragon City0.4 km
  • Hand Made Pizza And Kebab0.6 km
  • Hello Shanghai0.3 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newark0.4 km
  • Newark Castle0.6 km
  • Newark Northgate1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
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  • Bus Station0.1 km