NG23 5BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cherry Lane, 0.1km from Stubton in South Kesteven. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
For families considering a move, NG23 5BZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00133765 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY LANE, NG23 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY LANE, NG23 5BZ.
297
54
£ 45,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG23 5BZ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG23 5BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG23 5BZ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NG23 5BZ 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
- Newark9.1 km
- Newark Castle9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Doddington Lane0.1 km
- Fenton Road0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG235BZ · Data under Open Government Licence