Living in Screveton: A Local Area Guide
Screveton is a small historic Rushcliffe village in the Vale of Belvoir, close to Car Colston, Flintham, Hawksworth and the A46. Its Grade I listed church, seventeenth-century Old Priest's House, mature village setting and surrounding farmland give it a distinctive rural character within the NG13 postcode.
The local housing market is tightly supplied and includes period cottages, traditional houses, farmhouses and individual detached homes. Screveton particularly appeals to heritage buyers, professionals, downsizers and rural lifestyle buyers seeking privacy while remaining within reach of Bingham, Newark and Nottingham.
About Screveton
Screveton is a village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 164.
The village sits off the main regional roads in a largely agricultural setting. Car Colston Road, Flintham Road, Lodge Lane and surrounding lanes connect a compact group of cottages, farmhouses and historic buildings.
History and local character
Screveton has deep historic roots. The village contains evidence of medieval and earlier occupation, while its surviving architecture reflects centuries of rural settlement.
St Wilfrid's Church
St Wilfrid's is Grade I listed and contains fabric from several medieval periods. The chancel dates from shortly after 1200, with thirteenth-century arcades and later medieval additions. A carved Anglo-Saxon stone fragment is also preserved in the church.
The Old Priest's House
The Old Priest's House on Car Colston Road is Grade II listed. It is an early seventeenth-century timber-framed cottage, with a date of 1607 carved into a wall plate.
Kirketon Hall and the Whalley family
Historic records describe Kirketon Hall near the church as the home of the Whalleys, a notable Nottinghamshire family. Earthwork traces and historic foundations survive in the surrounding area.
Conservation Area
Screveton's Conservation Area was formally adopted in January 2026. It includes most of the built-up village and contains nine listed buildings, including the Old Priest's House, Top Farmhouse and other historic properties.
Location and surrounding area
Screveton lies close to Car Colston, Flintham, Hawksworth and Screveton, with Bingham, Newark and Nottingham all within practical regional reach.
Local amenities and everyday life
Screveton has very limited conventional amenities within the village itself. Its appeal lies in quiet rural living, historic surroundings and convenient access to larger nearby villages and towns.
⛪ St Wilfrid's Church
A major medieval landmark and focal point of village heritage.
🏛️ Historic buildings
The Old Priest's House and traditional farmhouses add distinctive character.
🚶 Country lanes
Quiet rural routes provide walking and cycling opportunities.
🛍️ Nearby services
Bingham and Newark provide shopping, healthcare and professional services.
Schools and childcare
Screveton does not have a school within the village. Families generally consider provision in nearby Flintham, East Bridgford, Bingham and surrounding Rushcliffe villages.
Transport and commuting
Screveton is most practical for households using a car. Its rural setting is balanced by relatively easy access to the A46 and wider road network.
Road connections
Local roads connect Screveton with Car Colston, Flintham and surrounding villages. The A46 provides onward access towards Newark, Nottingham and Leicester.
Rail travel
Bingham and Newark provide practical rail options depending on destination, with wider regional and national connections available from Newark.
Homes and property in Screveton
Screveton has a very small and individual housing market. Property includes period cottages, timber-framed historic homes, traditional farmhouses, detached houses and rural properties on mature plots.
🏘️ Period cottages
Traditional homes with strong village character.
🏡 Farmhouses
Older rural homes with gardens, outbuildings and agricultural heritage.
🏛️ Listed homes
Historic properties including timber-framed and early modern buildings.
🌳 Individual homes
Detached houses with privacy, mature gardens and countryside outlooks.
Conservation-area considerations
Most of the built-up village now lies within the Screveton Conservation Area. Alterations, demolition, boundary changes and tree works may therefore require additional planning or conservation consideration.
Points for buyers to consider
- Conservation-area and listed-building restrictions
- Condition and energy efficiency of older homes
- Private drainage or rural services where applicable
- Parking and access on rural lanes
- Tree works and mature boundaries
- Surface-water and drainage information
- Broadband and mobile coverage
- Planning history for extensions and conversions
Green spaces and things to do
🚶 Rural walks
Footpaths and quiet lanes connect Screveton with surrounding villages.
⛪ St Wilfrid's Church
Explore the Grade I listed church and medieval architecture.
🏛️ Village heritage
The Old Priest's House and historic farms create an attractive heritage trail.
🚴 Vale cycling
Rural roads provide routes towards Car Colston, Flintham and Hawksworth.
Screveton Air Crash Memorial
On 14 April 1944, Lancaster W4103 and Oxford trainer LB415 collided in mid-air over Screveton while on separate training flights. All eleven airmen aboard the two aircraft were killed.
Eyewitness accounts record that the pilots steered the damaged aircraft away from the village before they crashed in open countryside. A memorial near Flintham Road was dedicated in 2005 in remembrance of the British and Canadian airmen.
Who is Screveton best suited to?
Heritage buyers
Listed buildings, medieval church history and period cottages create strong appeal.
Professionals
A46 access supports commuting towards Nottingham and Newark.
Downsizers
Smaller cottages and village homes may suit buyers seeking a quieter setting.
Rural lifestyle buyers
Farmland, mature plots and low-density development provide genuine rural living.
Privacy-focused buyers
Limited development and quiet lanes create a secluded atmosphere.
Outdoor households
Footpaths and country roads suit walkers, cyclists and dog owners.
Woodstead's view of Screveton
Screveton is one of NG13's quieter heritage villages. The newly adopted Conservation Area, Grade I listed church, Old Priest's House and mature countryside setting give the village strong character without the busier feel of larger commuter locations.
We would expect strongest demand for well-presented cottages, detached village homes, farmhouses and individual historic properties with attractive gardens, parking or rural views.
Pricing should be highly property-specific, reflecting heritage status, exact road, plot, condition, services and countryside outlook.
Screveton property market
A tightly supplied rural market shaped by listed buildings, period cottages, mature plots, conservation character and specialist lifestyle demand.
Traditional homes appeal to buyers seeking authentic village character.
Historic homes require careful evidence-led pricing and marketing.
Land, outbuildings and rural settings attract specialist buyers.
Heritage character supports demand but can influence alteration potential.
Marketing should emphasise architecture, gardens, trees and countryside outlooks.
Exact property evidence matters far more than broad NG13 averages.
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