Newark and Sherwood
§ This page gives an overview of the Newark and Sherwood local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Newark and Sherwood spans Nottinghamshire’s historic heart, with Newark-on-Trent as its main town, famous for Newark Castle, its market square, and riverside setting on the Trent. The district includes Southwell, renowned for its cathedral-like Minster, and part of Sherwood Forest, rich in Robin Hood legend. The landscape is varied, from fertile farmland to ancient woodland and river valleys. Historic villages, stately homes, and nature reserves enhance its blend of heritage and natural beauty.
Newark and Sherwood Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Newark and Sherwood local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Newark and Sherwood can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Newark and Sherwood.
Key Facts about Newark and Sherwood
What region are Newark and Sherwood in? Newark and Sherwood are in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Newark and Sherwood in? Newark and Sherwood is located in the county of Nottinghamshire.
Is Newark and Sherwood a city? No, Newark and Sherwood is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Newark and Sherwood? The local authority for this district is: Newark & Sherwood District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Nottinghamshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Nottinghamshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Newark & Sherwood District Council 🔗 newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
Which police force covers Newark and Sherwood? Policing in Newark and Sherwood is provided by Nottinghamshire Police 🔗 nottinghamshire.police.uk, which serves 8 local authority districts: Ashfield ⁞ Bassetlaw ⁞ Broxtowe ⁞ Gedling ⁞ Mansfield ⁞ Newark and Sherwood ⁞ Nottingham ⁞ Rushcliffe.
Constituencies in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Balderton North & Coddington
- Balderton South
- Beacon
- Bilsthorpe
- Boughton
- Bridge
- Castle
- Collingham
- Devon
- Dover Beck
- Edwinstowe & Clipstone
- Farndon & Fernwood
- Farnsfield
- Lowdham
- Muskham
- Ollerton
- Rainworth North & Rufford
- Rainworth South & Blidworth
- Southwell
- Sutton-on-Trent
- Trent
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood is fully parished: 84 civil parishes, listed A-Z below.
- Alverton
- Averham
- Balderton
- Barnby in the Willows
- Bathley
- Besthorpe
- Bilsthorpe
- Bleasby
- Blidworth
- Bulcote
- Carlton-on-Trent
- Caunton
- Caythorpe
- Clipstone
- Coddington
- Collingham
- Cotham
- Cromwell
- Eakring
- East Stoke
- Edingley
- Edwinstowe
- Egmanton
- Elston
- Epperstone
- Farndon
- Farnsfield
- Fernwood
- Fiskerton cum Morton
- Girton
- Gonalston
- Grassthorpe
- Gunthorpe
- Halam
- Halloughton
- Harby
- Hawton
- Hockerton
- Holme
- Hoveringham
- Kelham
- Kersall
- Kilvington
- Kings Clipstone
- Kirklington
- Kirton
- Kneesall
- Langford
- Laxton and Moorhouse
- Lindhurst
- Lowdham
- Maplebeck
- Meering
- Newark
- North Clifton
- North Muskham
- Norwell
- Ollerton and Boughton
- Ompton
- Ossington
- Oxton
- Perlethorpe cum Budby
- Rainworth
- Rolleston
- Rufford
- South Clifton
- South Muskham
- South Scarle
- Southwell
- Spalford
- Staunton
- Staythorpe
- Sutton-on-Trent
- Syerston
- Thorney
- Thorpe
- Thurgarton
- Upton
- Walesby
- Wellow
- Weston
- Wigsley
- Winkburn
- Winthorpe
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Newark and Sherwood
Below is a list of post towns in Newark and Sherwood, grouped by postcode area:
- NG ▸ Newark (NG22 / NG23 / NG24) ⁞ Southwell (NG25)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood covers 43 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Balderton *
- Bilsthorpe
- Bleasby
- Blidworth
- Carlton (Gedling) *
- Caunton
- Coddington
- Collingham (Newark and Sherwood)
- Cromwell
- Eakring
- Edingley
- Edwinstowe
- Egmanton
- Elston
- Epperstone
- Farndon (Newark and Sherwood)
- Farnsfield
- Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood)
- Forest Town *
- Gunthorpe
- Halam
- Kirklington
- Kirton (Newark and Sherwood)
- Laxton
- Lowdham
- New Ollerton and Ollerton
- Newark-on-Trent
- North Muskham
- Norwell
- Oxton
- Rainworth *
- Rolleston
- Rufford (Newark and Sherwood)
- South Clifton
- Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
- Staythorpe
- Sutton on Trent
- Syerston *
- Thurgarton
- Upton (Newark and Sherwood)
- Walesby
- Wellow (Newark and Sherwood)
- Winthorpe
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Newark and Sherwood.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Newark and Sherwood Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- East Midlands Railway ▸ Newark Castle (NG24 1FW) ⁞ Collingham (NG23 7RB) ⁞ Lowdham (NG14 7DU) ⁞ Fiskerton (NG25 0TR) ⁞ Bleasby (NG14 7GD) ⁞ Rolleston (NG25 0SG)
- London North Eastern Railway ▸ Newark North Gate (NG24 1LS)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Newark and Sherwood compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Newark and Sherwood compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Newark and Sherwood has 21 electoral wards.
Newark and Sherwood has a population of 127,886 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Newark and Sherwood
This chart shows the population trend for Newark and Sherwood from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Newark and Sherwood can be found on the ONS statistics for Newark and Sherwood.