NG23 area guide
Who lives in NG23, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Newark and Sherwood
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 35,275 (2024)
NG23Postcode district · Newark
What NG23 is like
The NG23 postcode district in Newark and Sherwood covers 775 live postcodes and is home to about 35,275 people in 14,999 households. 76.8% of households own their home, 13.9% rent privately and 8.5% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 54% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in NG23 sold for a median of £350,000 over the year to August 2026.
How NG23 compares
Headline figures for NG23, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 18.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 58% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NG23 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
28% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
94% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Few private renters
Only 13.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
76.8% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
NG23 FAQs
01Is NG23 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NG23?The median sale price over the last year was £350,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £350,000.
03Is NG23 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NG23?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NG23?The local authority for NG23 is Newark and Sherwood.
The local authority for NG23 is Newark and Sherwood.
06How well connected is NG23?Connectivity scores 0.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 0.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.