Town Pop. 6,666

Living in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 43/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

No other settlement in the NG25 postcode district scores higher. Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) leads all 3. It scores 6 points above the NG25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On lifestyle specifically, Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) sits 10 points above the NG25 district figure of 33/100. For the surrounding area, see NG25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 133 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 98 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 37 crimes
  2. 2 Nottingham Road 32 crimes
  3. 3 Chimes Meadow 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • The Minster SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lowe's Wong Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Holy Trinity CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital11.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,307 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
43
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 181 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired33.5%Student9.5%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Newark and Sherwood · 2026-27
A £1,788
B £2,086
C £2,384
D £2,682
E £3,278
F £3,874
G £4,470
H £5,364
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Fiskerton 2.2 mi
Rolleston 2.5 mi
Bleasby 2.5 mi
J26 M1 12.8 mi
J27 M1 12.9 mi
J27 M1 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 61
Detached £480,000 35
Semi-detached £319,950 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£230k £344k £462k £576k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Halam 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Edingley 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kirklington 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farnsfield 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) a nice place to live?

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 399 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?

Among the top-rated schools in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) are Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School and The Minster School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) in total.

What are house prices like in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)?

The current median house price in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £480,000, semi-detached £319,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 61 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) in context

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Postcode districts in Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)

NG25 46 ⇄

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