House prices in Newark and Sherwood
The median price paid for a home in Newark and Sherwood was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,642 sales. House prices in Newark and Sherwood fell 2.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Newark and Sherwood was 5% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Newark and Sherwood was £818 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Newark and Sherwood had 6.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Newark and Sherwood
The median price paid in Newark and Sherwood was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,642 sales, or £2,548 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £320,000 | 669 | £2,931 | −1.5% | +6.7% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £191,000 | 573 | £2,404 | −3.0% | +15.8% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £162,500 | 324 | £2,080 | +3.5% | +18.2% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £115,000 | 76 | £1,939 | −5.3% | −17.0% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood | £225,000 | −2.2% | +7.1% | £2,548 | −1.0% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Newark and Sherwood sold for a median £2,548 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Newark and Sherwood has the 92nd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −2.2% change over the year is the 66th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 10th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in Newark and Sherwood
The average private rent in Newark and Sherwood was £818 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Newark and Sherwood are 32.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Newark and Sherwood has the 70th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Newark and Sherwood
1,481 homes were sold in Newark and Sherwood in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.16 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Newark and Sherwood were 5.7% up on the year before and 35.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 65th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Newark and Sherwood
The police recorded 8,879 crimes in Newark and Sherwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Newark and Sherwood rose 3.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.88 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.82 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.87 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.36 |
Newark and Sherwood has the 115th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 16th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood is the 146th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 151st |
| Income | 155th |
| Employment | 128th |
| Education and skills | 137th |
| Health | 119th |
| Crime | 181st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 157th |
| Living environment | 214th |
Broadband and mobile in Newark and Sherwood
84.1% of premises in Newark and Sherwood can get gigabit broadband and 97.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 81.8% can get full fibre, and 0.7% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 103rd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
83.0% of premises in Newark and Sherwood get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Newark and Sherwood
In the year ending June 2025, 7,890 people moved to Newark and Sherwood from elsewhere in the UK and 6,710 moved away, a net gain of 1,180 (9.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Mansfield 830
- Gedling 563
- Nottingham 522
Most moved out to
- Mansfield 814
- Bassetlaw 390
- Gedling 311
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Newark and Sherwood
How much does a house cost in Newark and Sherwood?
The median price paid for a home in Newark and Sherwood was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £320,000; semi-detached £191,000; terraced £162,500; flats £115,000.
Are house prices in Newark and Sherwood going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Newark and Sherwood fell 2.2%, and over five years it rose 7.1%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Newark and Sherwood?
The average private rent in Newark and Sherwood was £818 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £562; 2 bed £742; 3 bed £896; 4+ bed £1,320.
Is Newark and Sherwood a safe place to live?
Newark and Sherwood had 6.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 115th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Newark and Sherwood?
81.8% of premises in Newark and Sherwood can get full fibre and 84.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Gedling 14 km
- Mansfield 18 km
- Ashfield 21 km
- Rushcliffe 22 km
- Nottingham 23 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.