Sapling Close Balderton, Newark and Sherwood
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG24), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26807004.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £182,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 14 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Newark and Sherwood costs £2,682 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Balderton Primary Care Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £50,450 | £50,450 | £50,450 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2014 | 3 NG24 3FB | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 2 NG24 3FB | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 3 NG24 3FB | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 1 NG24 3FB | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1995 | 2 NG24 3FB | Semi-detached | £50,450 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (1).
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 A (48% of about 540 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)
- Newark, Hawton Lane (Tarmac Site): up to 275 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Newark, Land on Bowbridge Road: up to 87 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 13 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 68 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 24 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG24 3FB | zone 2 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG24 3AR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 10 / 14 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG24 3AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG24 3FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newark Northgate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Newark Castle 619,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Rolleston 4,600 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smith Street Balderton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newark Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | London Road Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Applegreen Electric Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Balderton Primary Care Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Byron House, Newark Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Newark Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier, New Balderton | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Civil War redoubt on Beacon Hill, 550m north west of The Firs, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War redoubt on Beacon Hill, 550m north west of The Firs | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Civil War town defences within the Friary Garden | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Newark Castle Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Newark Branch | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Coddington Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Corporation Plantation | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Brown's Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Farndon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Newark Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| John Hunt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chuter Ede Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Magnus Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Newark Orchard School NG24 3AL | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Grove Public House NG24 3AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Jennys Cafe NG24 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Lidl NG24 3AQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Serendipity Day Nursery NG24 3AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Antonios Fish Bar NG24 3EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Pizza House NG24 3EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Highfields School And Afterschool Club NG24 3AL | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Aspens At The Newark Academy NG24 3AL | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Balderton Cricket Club NG24 3BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Bridge House Bed And Breakfast NG24 3AJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2015 |
| Kaho NG24 3BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Rattle And Roll Performance NG24 3BN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (30); On or near Groveview Road (25); On or near London Road (12); On or near Old Cobham Orchard (10); On or near Birch Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 MACCA Sports Academies (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NG24 3AL) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Grove Street · Birch Road · Smith Street · Broome Close · Willow Road · Hazel Grove · Booth Gardens · Coronation Street · Old Cobham Orchard · Maythorne Close · Blackthorne Close · Glebe Park
All the streets in NG24 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.