nottingham NG23 Postcodes

Nottingham (NG23)

The NG23 postcode area is located in the Nottingham postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 821 individual postcodes.

There are 115 electoral wards in the NG23 postcode area, including Grantham, Mansfield, Newark, Nottingham, Sleaford, Southwell, Sutton-In-Ashfield which come under the local authority of the South Kesteven Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in NG23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NG23 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The NG23 postcode is located in the Nottingham district and covers areas of surrounding villages. Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe and Newark and Sherwood are all within the NG23 postcode district.

NG23 covers the townships of Balderton, Barnby in the Willows, Besthorpe, Bramcote, Clifton, Cropwell Bishop, East Bridgford, East Leake, Gotham, Hickling, Holme Pierrepont, Langar, Long Clawson, Sedgebrook, Shelford, Staunton, Stoke Bardolph, Theddlethorpe, Thrumpton and Trent. It covers a total area of 89 square miles and there are approximately 35,000 people living within the NG23 postcode.

The local area benefits from amenities such as the Queen's Medical Centre, a leisure centre, various pubs, restaurants and bars, several shops and supermarkets and a number of primary schools in the area. The closest train station is located in Nottingham, with East Midlands Airport and Loughborough University being relatively close to the postcode.

The local economy is centred around SMEs, retail and technology companies. There are a number of start-ups and small businesses in the area, as well as some larger corporations such as Experian, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Nottingham City Council. The local economy is regularly boosted by tourists, especially during the summer months, as many people visit the Trent Valley or the nearby Sherwood Forest.

The local neighbourhood is generally a safe one, with the crime rate in the area being slightly above the national average. Generally, there are no major problems within the area.

The local housing market is usually very competitive and houses are often sold quickly when they become available. The average cost of buying a property in NG23 is slightly lower than the national average. There is a wide variety of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes in the area, as well as purpose-built flats, which cater to different budgets.

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