Is Fernwood a good place to live?
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In Fernwood (NG24 5), recorded crime is 334% above the national average, homes sell for around £342,349 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 334% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£342,349
Population
3,315
Recorded crime
1161.3
Broadband
100%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Fernwood NG24 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Fernwood NG24 5 is rated high. Around 39.3% of properties (353 of 899) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 240 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (2020–2026)
Annual sold price in NG24 5, 2020–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (2 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NG24 5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 28/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 41%
- Households
- 1,210
Owned 68% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 25%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NG24 5.
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Fernwood NG24 5: frequently asked questions
Is Fernwood NG24 5 a good place to live?
In Fernwood (NG24 5), recorded crime is 334% above the national average, homes sell for around £342,349 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Fernwood NG24 5?
Recorded crime in Fernwood NG24 5 runs at 1161.3 per 1,000 properties, 334% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Fernwood NG24 5 safe?
Crime in Fernwood NG24 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Fernwood NG24 5 runs at 1161.3 per 1,000 properties, 334% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Fernwood NG24 5?
Homes in Fernwood NG24 5 sell for around £342,349 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Fernwood NG24 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Fernwood NG24 5 is rated high. Around 39.3% of properties (353 of 899) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 240 are at significant risk.
Is Fernwood NG24 5 a deprived area?
Fernwood NG24 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).