NG24 area guide
Who lives in NG24, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Newark and Sherwood
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 54,063 (2024)
NG24Postcode district · Newark
What NG24 is like
The NG24 postcode district in Newark and Sherwood covers 1,321 live postcodes and is home to about 54,063 people in 22,918 households. 63.3% of households own their home, 19.5% rent privately and 15.9% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 56.8% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in NG24 sold for a median of £220,000 over the year to August 2026.
How NG24 compares
Headline figures for NG24, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 29.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 38% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NG24 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
20.9% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 32 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
93% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
NG24 FAQs
01Is NG24 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 NG24?The median sale price over the last year was £220,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £220,000.
03Is NG24 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NG24?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NG24?The local authority for NG24 is Newark and Sherwood.
The local authority for NG24 is Newark and Sherwood.
06How well connected is NG24?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 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.