West Road Thorney, Newark and Sherwood
27 addresses across 1 postcode (NG23), about 210 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 26806729.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 3, E: 5, G: 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 C; Band D in Newark and Sherwood costs £2,682 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Saxilby, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Glebe Practice, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £148,500 | £148,500 | £148,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £237,000 | £234,000 | £240,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £234,950 | £234,950 | £234,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £64,950 | £64,950 | £64,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | HALF GABLE NG23 7BU | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2024 | GELTSDALE NG23 7BU | Detached | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2024 | STAN-DOR NG23 7BU | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2024 | GELTSDALE NG23 7BU | Detached | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2023 | THE JAYS NG23 7BU | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2022 | OAKLEA NG23 7BU | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2018 | THE JAYS NG23 7BU | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2013 | STAN-DOR NG23 7BU | Detached | £148,500 | |
| 3 Nov 2010 | FAIRBROOK NAZE NG23 7BU | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 23 Mar 2009 | MASSEREENE NG23 7BU | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | OAKDENE NG23 7BU | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2006 | CANBERRA NG23 7BU | Detached | £234,000 | |
| 18 May 2006 | THE GABLES NG23 7BU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2005 | CANBERRA NG23 7BU | Detached | £234,950 | |
| 31 May 2000 | HEDGEMANS NG23 7BU | Detached | £64,950 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | THE GABLES NG23 7BU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1997 | HEDGEMANS NG23 7BU | Detached | £52,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1997 | OAKDENE NG23 7BU | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 14 May 1997 | STAN-DOR NG23 7BU | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 17 May 1996 | THE JAYS NG23 7BU | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 1 Nov 1995 | NEW COTTAGE NG23 7BU | Semi-detached | £54,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (4); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 C (24% of about 750 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 21 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 6 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: the 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.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG23 7BU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Swinderby 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Helens Church Thorney | 380 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 43.7 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 62.1 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Glebe Practice | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Red Pepper Clinic | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Rampton Hospital | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | Saxilby Police Office | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Lincolnshire Co-op - Saxilby, Saxilby Cashzone | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,900 m² | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2,660 m² | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Helen, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) south. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Helen | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Plantation | Wood | 360 m south-east |
| Spring Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hall Water Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Dunham Dubs | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Strunch Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
| Laughterton Marsh | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 25 | 27 |
2 of the street's 27 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orchard Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NG23 7BU: 27 addresses of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.