Newark (NG22) in Nottinghamshire has demonstrated modest capital appreciation alongside stronger rental performance over the past five years. Property prices grew at a 2.5% compound annual rate, while rental yields expanded at 5.5% annually, suggesting investor interest in the lettings market. Population increased by 1.0% over the same period, indicating stable rather than rapid demographic change. The district's trajectory score of 52.6 out of 100 places it in the 65th percentile nationally, reflecting moderate market fundamentals. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, Newark presents a market characterised by steady rental demand without significant property price acceleration, typical of secondary East Midlands locations.
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- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Newark · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
46 planning applications submitted in NG22 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes proposing 60 homes, 2 demolition.
- Outline application for demolition of Heather House and erection of up to 31 dwellings with access, open space, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure. All matters are reserved except for access.Jun 2026 · Registered
- Request for confirmation of Discharge of Condition 5 (CMP) attached to PP 25/00607/FULM Erection of 28 dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping and drainage.Feb 2026 · Decided
- Application for permission in principle for a minimum of 1 dwelling and maximum of 1 dwellingJan 2026 · Decided
Newark (NG22) common questions
Is Newark up and coming?
Newark (NG22) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 34% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Newark safe?
Newark has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Newark?
The average property price in Newark (NG22) is £218k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Newark?
The median monthly rent in Newark (NG22) is £784 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Newark?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Mansfield (NG21), Southwell (NG25), Newark (NG23), Mansfield (NG20), Mansfield (NG18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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