Postcode report
NG22 8WG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NG22 8WG: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG22 8WG is a postcode in Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG22 8WG, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG22 8WG are housing and property market signals, 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 NG22 8WG is based on Newark and Sherwood 007 Census 2021. It covers 11,677 residents, 1,573 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 21% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NG22 8WG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £353k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG22 8WG can compare 7 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG22 8WG 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 NG22 8WG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 NG22 8WG
Is NG22 8WG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% 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 NG22 8WG?
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 NG22 8WG?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NG22 8WG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NG22 8WG?
LocaleIQ matched NG22 8WG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG22 8WG?
The latest median sold price is £353k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG22 8WG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.