NG23 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Claypole Road, 0.2km from Stubton in South Kesteven. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Average house prices are around £208k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00133765 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAYPOLE ROAD, NG23 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYPOLE ROAD, NG23 5BU.
297
54
£ 45,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG23 5BU 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 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £208k 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 5BU. 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
Terraced
£ 180,500
2 sales · Mean £ 180,500
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 475,000
3 sales · Mean £ 475,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NG23 5BU 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 Northgate8.7 km
- Newark8.9 km
- Newark Castle9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fenton Road0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
- Doddington Lane0.2 km
- Bus Shelter0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG235BU · Data under Open Government Licence