5 School Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ
About 5 School Lane
5 School Lane is a detached house in Claypole, Newark, Newark (NG23 5BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1948 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since February 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 181 m² the property is well over the postcode median (133 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £521,000 sits 215.8% above the 2002 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£85/sq ft) was about 46.5% below the postcode norm.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 June 2036
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Planning history
5 School Lane has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 School Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£521,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 5 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
28 February 2002Most recent
£165,000
+29.9%over 4 years27 May 1997
£127,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NG23 5BQ: £315,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in NG23 5BQ
18 School Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ
Sold Nov 2022
£292,50010 School Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ
Sold May 2021
£840,00016 School Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ
Sold Dec 2020
£315,00011 School Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ
Sold Mar 2018
£110,0008a, School Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ
Sold Nov 2015
£445,000
Versus other School Lane homes
On years held, 5 School Lane stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£912
Street avg £1,732
Floor Area
181 m²
Street avg 161 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 8.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
70/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Primary School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Claypole Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB







