Postcode report
NG14 6LB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Newark and Sherwood
About NG14 6LB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG14 6LB is a postcode in Dover Beck, Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG14 6LB, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG14 6LB are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG14 6LB is based on Gedling 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,229 residents, 341 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near NG14 6LB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG14 6LB can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG14 6LB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG14 6LB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG14 6LB
Is NG14 6LB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG14 6LB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG14 6LB?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NG14 6LB?
LocaleIQ matched NG14 6LB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG14 6LB?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG14 6LB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.