Postcode Analysis Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands

GREAT NORTH ROAD, NG24 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, NG24 1BL.

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Population

185

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG24 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in NG24 1BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NG24 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Great North Road, 0.6km from Appleton Grove in Newark-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Newark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG24 1BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (266 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 NG24 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00144233 (shared with 11 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 NG24 1BL. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 98,666

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

Crime rates near NG24 1BL are high at 266 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 behaviour165
Shoplifting119
Violence and sexual offences116
Criminal damage and arson41
Public order34

school Local Schools

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Mount CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church C of E Primary School

Good97 pupils0.6 km
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Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good292 pupils1.1 km
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Magnus Church of England Academy

Good717 pupils1.4 km
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The King's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.4 km
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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school

Outstanding596 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Ann Et Vin Wine Bar0.3 km
  • Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Newark Cue Club0.7 km
  • Newark Services Club0.7 km
  • Old Kings Arms Public House0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Birds The Confectioners0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Emma And Lilys Bake Shop0.6 km
  • European Supermarket Newark Ltd0.3 km
  • Fruktolinka0.7 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage0.5 km
  • The Rutland Arms0.6 km
  • Millgate House Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Asha Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • Bean And Vine0.5 km
  • BeanBlock0.5 km
  • Castle Cuisine Ltd0.3 km
  • Castle Gate Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • M & S FOODHALL0.4 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Asda Filling Station0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • ALG Bakery0.7 km
  • Bodrum Kebabs0.3 km
  • Dragon City0.3 km
  • Hand Made Pizza And Kebab0.6 km
  • Hello Shanghai0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newark Castle0.0 km
  • Newark0.5 km
  • Newark Northgate0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Newark Castle Rail Station0.0 km
  • Newark Castle Rail Station0.1 km
  • Newark Castle Railway Station0.1 km
  • Newark Castle Rail Station0.1 km
  • Newark Castle Railway Station0.1 km