Newark and Sherwood vs North Kesteven
A side-by-side comparison of the Newark and Sherwood and North Kestevenlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Newark and Sherwood is the more populous; council tax is lower in North Kesteven; North Kesteven has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Newark and Sherwood | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,955 | 118,076 |
| Density | 189/km² | 128/km² |
| Deprivation | 4% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,682 | £2,338 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 74% | 88% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 60% | 60% |
| Aged 65+ | 23% | 23% |