Property Data OutlookNewark and Sherwood
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Newark and Sherwood
Key indicators for buyers
The Newark and Sherwood market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 7.0%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 8.4x in 2022 to 7.0x today. Rising rents (£787/mo, +3.2%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Newark and Sherwood costs 7.0x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 8.4x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Newark and Sherwood is £787, up 3.2% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Newark and Sherwood price of £242,811 with a 25% deposit (£61k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £958 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£958) are £171 more than renting (£787). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £61k — it would take around 13 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
23, THE HEMPLANDS, COLLINGHAM NG23 7PE | Detached | £280,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
65, ALBERT STREET NG24 4BB | Terraced | £168,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
157, BARNBY GATE NG24 1RJ | Terraced | £125,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
40, NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, CLIPSTONE VILLAGE NG21 9GF | Semi-detached | £225,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
24, GORSEWAY, CLIPSTONE VILLAGE NG21 9EG | Semi-detached | £165,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
11, GREET PARK CLOSE NG25 0EE | Detached | £465,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
2, BRANDHILLS VIEW, ALVERTON NG13 9PJ |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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