Affordability in Newark and Sherwood
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Newark and Sherwood
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £562 | +5.4% |
| 2 bed | £742 | +5.3% |
| 3 bed | £896 | +5.5% |
| 4+ bed | £1,320 | +4.5% |
| All sizes | £818 | +5.3% |
Who lives in Newark and Sherwood
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Newark and Sherwood?
The median house price in Newark and Sherwood is £238,000 (ONS, 2025), about 7.0× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Newark and Sherwood?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Newark and Sherwood is £742 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Newark and Sherwood data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.