East Midlands · District council
Newark and Sherwood motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Newark and Sherwood, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Newark and Sherwood compares with the East Midlands. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 69,672 +0.8% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 519 UK 441
- Battery electric cars 2,988 4.3% of cars (UK 5.4%)
- Electric share of private cars 3.6% 51st highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 153 120 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 4.7% UK 9.9%
How many cars are there in Newark and Sherwood?
There were 69,672 licensed cars in Newark and Sherwood at the end of March 2026, and 88,815 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 22.9% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 519 for every 1,000 residents, 113th highest of 361 councils (UK 441).
Licensed vehicles in Newark and Sherwood
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70,176 | 56,702 |
| 2011 | 70,909 | 57,409 |
| 2012 | 71,795 | 58,096 |
| 2013 | 72,330 | 58,585 |
| 2014 | 73,854 | 59,654 |
| 2015 | 75,429 | 61,126 |
| 2016 | 75,983 | 61,338 |
| 2017 | 77,753 | 62,451 |
| 2018 | 78,657 | 63,248 |
| 2019 | 80,139 | 64,133 |
| 2020 | 81,396 | 65,422 |
| 2021 | 82,430 | 65,656 |
| 2022 | 84,059 | 66,350 |
| 2023 | 85,156 | 67,083 |
| 2024 | 86,968 | 68,174 |
| 2025 | 88,193 | 69,149 |
| 2026 | 88,815 | 69,672 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 502 | 482 | – |
| 2012 | 504 | 480 | – |
| 2013 | 509 | 485 | – |
| 2014 | 513 | 490 | – |
| 2015 | 513 | 493 | 473 |
| 2016 | 516 | 496 | 480 |
| 2017 | 522 | 503 | 488 |
| 2018 | 527 | 504 | 490 |
| 2019 | 532 | 509 | 493 |
| 2020 | 533 | 501 | 489 |
| 2021 | 539 | 508 | 493 |
| 2022 | 535 | 505 | 489 |
| 2023 | 536 | 505 | 489 |
| 2024 | 538 | 506 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Newark and Sherwood
50.3% of cars in Newark and Sherwood run on petrol and 36.0% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 43.7% in 2020. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 7.0%, and cars that plug in 6.4%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.2% | 30.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 67.2% | 32.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 65.2% | 34.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 63.2% | 36.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 61.2% | 38.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 59.3% | 39.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 57.8% | 41.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 56.3% | 42.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 55.1% | 43.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 54.8% | 43.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 54.4% | 43.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 54.1% | 43.4% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 53.5% | 42.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 53.2% | 41.4% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 52.5% | 40.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 51.5% | 38.2% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| 2026 | 50.3% | 36.0% | 7.0% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Newark and Sherwood
2,988 battery electric cars were licensed in Newark and Sherwood at the end of March 2026, 4.3% of all cars, 80th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 4,435 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,957.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 3.6% are battery electric (2,390 cars), 4th highest of 35 councils in the East Midlands. Companies keep 20.0% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 4.7% of its cars overall. There are also 63 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| 2026 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Newark and Sherwood
There were 153 public chargers in Newark and Sherwood on 1 July 2026, 84 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 120 for every 100,000 residents, 133rd lowest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count fell 45.7% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 13.5 privately kept plug-in cars in Newark and Sherwood (UK 11.9), 141st fewest of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 282 | 90 |
| Apr 2026 | 271 | 85 |
| Jul 2026 | 153 | 84 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood | 120 | 66 |
| Nottinghamshire | 120 | 59 |
| East Midlands | 122 | 47 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
Newark and Sherwood has 13 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 3.0% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.8%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood 012 | 7,377 | 355 | 4.8% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 008 | 4,483 | 180 | 4.0% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 013 | 4,543 | 180 | 4.0% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 002 | 7,598 | 282 | 3.7% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 005 | 7,128 | 267 | 3.7% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 004 | 5,805 | 207 | 3.6% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 003 | 6,610 | 200 | 3.0% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 011 | 6,235 | 159 | 2.6% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 009 | 5,066 | 129 | 2.5% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 001 | 6,704 | 158 | 2.4% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| Newark and Sherwood 007 | 5,499 | 64 | 1.2% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 010 | 4,229 | 85 | 2.0% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 006 | 7,026 | 146 | 2.1% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 001 | 6,704 | 158 | 2.4% | |
| Newark and Sherwood 009 | 5,066 | 129 | 2.5% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of March 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in Newark and Sherwood
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 224 | 77 |
| 2022 | 231 | 68 |
| 2023 | 252 | 70 |
| 2024 | 224 | 70 |
| 2025 | 223 | 58 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Newark and Sherwood
Unleaded petrol averages 172.0p a litre across 18 filling stations in Newark and Sherwood, 0.3p above the UK average. Diesel averages 195.6p, 1.0p above the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.
Cheapest petrol
- Gulf / Morrisons Daily Lowdham Nottingham 166.9p
- TotalEnergies EG Newark Newark 169.9p
- Tesco Newark New Ollerton Superstore Newark 169.9p
How Newark and Sherwood compares
| Newark and Sherwood | 519 | 4.3% | 120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire | 490 | 4.2% | 120 |
| East Midlands | 479 | 3.9% | 122 |
| England | 437 | 5.8% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 441 | 5.4% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of March 2026.
Councils in Nottinghamshire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 88,815 licensed vehicles in Newark and Sherwood | 15 September 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,555 plug-in vehicles | 15 September 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 15 September 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 15 September 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 15 September 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Newark and Sherwood run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.