Dunham Close Southwell, Newark and Sherwood
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG25), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26805304.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £480,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Newark and Sherwood costs £2,682 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fiskerton, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southwell Medical Centre, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2010 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £183,500 | £183,500 | £183,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2019 | 7 NG25 0JU | Other | £19,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 7 NG25 0JU | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2014 | 5 NG25 0JU | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2012 | 1 NG25 0JU | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | 2 NG25 0JU | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2004 | ARCHWAY ORCHARD NG25 0JU | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 26 Apr 1999 | 1 NG25 0JU | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 7 NG25 0JU | Detached | £183,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newark and Sherwood in 2026-27: Band D £2,682 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,788 | £2,086 | £2,384 | £2,682 | £3,278 | £3,874 | £4,470 | £5,364 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Southwell, Southwell Depot: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 46 m and 49 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG25 0JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG25 0JU | 100% | 75% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fiskerton 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Bleasby 7,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Rolleston 4,600 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lowes Wong Southwell | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newark Bus Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 36.9 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southwell Medical Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Care Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Byron House, Newark Hospital | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Police station | Newark Police Station | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Santander | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,160 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Recreation Ground 3.7 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | Bitchell Head Allotments 2.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard, a listed building (Grade II*), 200 m north-east. 202 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north-east |
| Saracen's Head Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-east |
| Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace | Listed building, Grade I | 280 m east |
| Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m east |
| Archbishop's Palace | Scheduled monument | 320 m east |
| Roman villa complex and Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Southwell | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Thurgarton Hundred Workhouse | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Squire's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Lodge Plantation | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Farm Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Cundy Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Maythorne Orchard | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newark and Sherwood: see them on the Newark and Sherwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 260 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lowe's Wong Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 270 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 7–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| The Minster School Church of England | Middle deemed secondary | 7–18 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reindeer Public House NG25 0JH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Taste Of India Southwell NG25 0JH | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Little Brunette Bakery Ltd NG25 0JX | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Resturant NG25 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| One Westgate NG25 0JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Scoozi Pizzeria NG25 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Southwell Baptist Church NG25 0LG | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Oak Restaurant At The Saracens Head Hotel NG25 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Nov 2024 |
| The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel NG25 0NB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel NG25 0HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Alfresco Caffe NG25 0AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Lowes Wong Juniors NG25 0AA | School/college/university | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Birds Bakery NG25 0AA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Minster Summer Pop-Up Cafe NG25 0HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Etto At The Minster NG25 0HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Place (19); On or near Bishop'S Drive (3); On or near West Gate Mews (2); On or near Ash Tree Close (1); On or near Dunham Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The Dice Jail (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NG25 0AA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lowes Wong · Westgate · Wands Close · West Gate Mews · Bishop's Drive · Hillside Drive · Coghill Court · Ash Tree Close · King Street · Bishop's Drive · Queen Street · Honing Drive
All the streets in NG25 and across Newark and Sherwood.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.