NG23 5BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Martins Close, 0.1km from Stubton in South Kesteven. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
For serious buyers, NG23 5BT is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 45.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00133765 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARTINS CLOSE, NG23 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS CLOSE, NG23 5BT.
297
54
£ 45,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG23 5BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NG23 5BT — age 54, 83% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 45.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG23 5BT. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 428,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NG23 5BT has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newark Northgate8.9 km
- Newark9.0 km
- Newark Castle9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Fenton Road0.1 km
- Doddington Lane0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG235BT · Data under Open Government Licence