Newark and Sherwood: population and statistics
Newark and Sherwood has a population of 128,684 (2025) across 651.3 km², or 198 people per km². It ranks 228 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 128,684 residents
- 651.3 km²
- 198 people/km²
Newark and Sherwood in numbers
Population of Newark and Sherwood over time
Newark and Sherwood had 118,248 residents in 2015 and 128,684 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 121,831 |
| 2021 | 123,352 |
| 2022 | 125,035 |
| 2023 | 126,422 |
| 2024 | 127,863 |
| 2025 | 128,684 |
All indicators for Newark and Sherwood
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 102 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 225 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 59,110 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 197 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 26.2% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.6% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 47 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 53,332 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 198 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.0% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 38 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.3% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.8% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.2% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 199 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.9% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 178 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £234,764 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 222 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 100 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.5% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 7.0% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 71 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,680 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 223 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 187 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,890 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 221 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,118 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 222 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.8% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 185 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.2% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 194 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Newark and Sherwood ranks 11 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Newark and Sherwood, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: 8.3% in Newark and Sherwood, compared with an average of 11.6% in East Midlands and 22.0% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a flat or maisonette”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,224 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Gedling, 16.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nottingham (325,765 residents), 21 km away.
Business sectors: Newark and Sherwood
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×1.1
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
Where is Newark and Sherwood?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newark and Sherwood?
Newark and Sherwood has 128,684 residents (2025), ranking 228 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Newark and Sherwood?
Newark and Sherwood covers 651.3 km², with a density of 198 people per km².
Is the population of Newark and Sherwood growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Newark and Sherwood went from 118,248 to 128,684, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Newark and Sherwood?
Newark and Sherwood is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.100, longitude −0.950.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Newark and Sherwood?
In Newark and Sherwood, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: what is the figure for Newark and Sherwood?
In Newark and Sherwood, “Households living in a flat or maisonette” stands at 8.3% (2021), ranking 284 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.8%.
Which local authorities border Newark and Sherwood?
The nearest to Newark and Sherwood are Gedling (16 km), Mansfield (18 km), Nottingham (21 km), Rushcliffe (23 km), Ashfield (24 km).