NG23 5BE is a safe, established residential area on Doddington Lane, 0.3km from Claypole in Claypole. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
For serious buyers, NG23 5BE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% 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: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00133762 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DODDINGTON LANE, NG23 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODDINGTON LANE, NG23 5BE.
462
44
£ 45,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG23 5BE 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
NG23 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG23 5BE. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 321,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG23 5BE 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.
school Local Schools
The Claypole Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Side House Coffee Shop0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- F Doncaster (Butchers)0.0 km
- Pink Magnolia Crafts0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Five Bells0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Claypole Village Store0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newark7.2 km
- Newark Northgate7.3 km
- Newark Castle7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
- Village Hall0.1 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG235BE · Data under Open Government Licence