Property trends for NG25

    NG25 covers Southwell and surrounding villages in mid-Nottinghamshire, sitting between Newark and Mansfield in a rural setting. The area blends historic market town character with countryside appeal, attracting both families and those seeking semi-rural living.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - NG25

    £404,958

    68

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - NG

    £891

    32

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - NG25

    £47,524

    82

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - NG

    6.1%

    81

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NG25

    3.0%

    28

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NG

    4.7%

    87

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in NG25 is £405,000, placing it above the national mid-point. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% annually, which is below the national average rate of growth. Transaction activity has eased in the latest year, with 122 sales recorded against a 10-year average of 154 per annum.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    The broader NG postcode area shows average monthly rents of £891, notably below the national average. Rents have grown at 4.7% per year over a decade—among the fastest growth rates nationally—reflecting strong rental demand despite lower baseline costs. The current flat yield of 6.1% sits meaningfully above its 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating improving returns for landlords in recent years.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in NG25 is £47,500, placing it well above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x has improved from 9.5x in 2016, suggesting housing has become modestly more affordable in absolute terms. By contrast, the rent-to-income ratio has tightened slightly from 23.1% to 23.9%, indicating rental costs are taking a marginally larger share of household income.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    NG25 has a notably older population than the national average: 26.9% are aged 65 or over, compared with 19.6% nationally, while those aged 25–34 are significantly underrepresented at just 8.1% versus the national 13.4%. Outright home ownership is particularly strong at 44.2%, well above the national 33.7%, reflecting the area's appeal to retirees and mature households. The employment mix skews towards managers (17.6% vs 13.4% nationally) and professionals (21.8%), with a markedly smaller proportion in elementary roles.

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