School Lane Norwell, Newark and Sherwood
25 addresses across 4 postcodes (NG23), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26806228.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £520,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 B; Band D in Newark and Sherwood costs £2,682 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 44% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Collingham, about 6.4 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hounsfield Surgery, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £317,250 | £266,500 | £368,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2021 | THE OLD VICTORIAN SCHOOL NG23 6JP | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2018 | SCHOOL HOUSE NG23 6JP | Detached | £368,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | THE HOLT NG23 6JP | Detached | £266,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2010 | BRACKEN NG23 6JP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | SCHOOL HOUSE NG23 6JP | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 7 Feb 1997 | SCHOOL HOUSE NG23 6JP | Detached | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2023 (2); 1996-2002 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 B (19% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Norwell (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- OLD FARMHOUSE, grade II
- SCHOOL HOUSE, grade II
- WILLOUGHBY FARMHOUSE AND ADJOINING BOUNDARY RAILING, grade II
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG23 6JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG23 6JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG23 6JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG23 6JS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 15 m and 25 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG23 6JN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NG23 6JP | 100% | 44% | 44% | 0% |
| NG23 6JR | 100% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| NG23 6JS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Collingham 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Newark Castle 619,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Newark Northgate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nottsbus On Demand Norwell | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newark Bus Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Fastned Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 47.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hounsfield Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Collingham Pharmacy | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Cedar House (Dental Surgery) | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Byron House, Newark Hospital | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Newark Police Station | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,620 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m east |
| Old Hall moat and two fishponds | Scheduled monument | 320 m east |
| Settlement 3/4 mile (1198m) W of Cromwell Village | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arnouts Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Broadwaters Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Oven | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Barrel Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Carlton Rack | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 25 |
2 of the street's 25 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 70 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn NG23 6JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Norwell C Of E School NG23 6JP | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Postmill Bakery NG23 6JZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Norwell Nurseries NG23 6JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fair Vale (9); On or near Old Hall Lane (4); On or near Foxhall Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 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) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NG23 6JP: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- NG23 6JR: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- NG23 6JN: 1 address of 87 in the postcode
- NG23 6JS: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Willoughby Court · Fair Vale · Greasleys Cottages · Foxhall Close · Old Hall Lane · Moorlands Close
All the streets in NG23 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.