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Balderton South

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About

Balderton South ward lies directly southwest of Newark town centre, forming a primarily residential suburb. The area is characterised by a mix of housing from different eras, including post-war estates and more recent developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic towards the A1 and into Newark, providing essential connectivity. The ward contains local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with schools and community spaces serving the neighbourhood.

A notable local feature is the presence of the River Greet, which flows along the western edge before meeting the Trent. This watercourse influences the area's green boundaries. Land use includes some light industrial units near the A46 Southern Bypass, balancing the residential character. The ward functions as a practical, settled community for those working in Newark or commuting via the major road networks.

Area overview

On average Balderton South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balderton South is £47,221 per year. There are 1 schools in Balderton South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Balderton South is home to around 5,620 people, with a population density of about 2,206.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balderton South Population
5,620
Population density
2,206.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.49(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.4(+18%)
Shoplifting
18.51(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.92(+60%)
Other theft
7.3(+26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,165
91.92%
Other White
205
3.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.77%
Indian
38
0.68%
Other Asian
29
0.52%
Total population: 5,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,100
23.77%
No qualifications
906
19.58%
Level 3 (A level)
897
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
717
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
530
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,628

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
916
37.33%
Owns with a mortgage
907
36.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
11.08%
Social rents from council
253
10.31%
Other social rented
51
2.08%
Total households: 2,454

Property prices in Balderton South

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Balderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £449,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balderton South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balderton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£285,000
Semi-Detached41£218,000
Terraced8£168,500

10 years median price trend in Balderton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderton South.

All postcodes in Balderton South

NG243HG

London Road

NG243BY

Bowbridge Lane

NG243DS

Wilfred Avenue

NG243JZ

Loveden Close

NG243HE

Albert Avenue

NG243GU

Cottage Close

NG243JF

London Road

NG243GB

Hayside Avenue

NG243LL

Main Street

NG243ED

Gibson Crescent

NG243GR

Inglewood Close

NG243LB

Theresa Court

NG243NS

Queen Street

NG243XD

Charters Drive

NG243HA

London Road

NG243XU

Hall Gardens

NG243DP

Stafford Avenue

NG243EH

Hawton Lane

NG243QA

Gamage Close

NG243DR

Coleman Avenue

NG243HB

London Road

NG243EA

Coging Close

NG243HX

Harby Close

NG243WU

Willows Walk

NG243NJ

Lacey Green

NG243EP

Lowfield Lane

NG243LF

Queens Farm Gardens

NG243RE

Worthington Road

NG243DY

Bakewell Close

NG243JB

Manners Road

NG243LR

Sibcy Lane

NG243QB

Southfield

NG243FE

Centenary Close

NG243XF

Spinners Way

NG243JE

London Road

NG243QD

Broughton Gardens

NG243WQ

Cotton Drive

NG243WR

Bakewell Close

NG243XS

Swift Drive

NG243LH

Wesley Close

NG243NU

Main Street

NG243EL

Nelson Road

NG243JY

Elton Close

NG243NT

Clement Avenue

NG243HU

Manners Road

NG243NY

Wetsyke Lane

NG243EU

Kew Gardens

NG243EW

Graham Close

NG243GT

Jericho Road

NG243JQ

Staple Lane

NG243NL

Marshall Court

NG243NW

Church Lane

NG243EE

Vessey Close

NG243JD

Granby Drive

NG243HH

Belvoir Place

NG243EG

Stafford Avenue

NG243HY

Marquis Avenue

NG243HS

Thoroton Avenue

NG243BX

Nursery Gardens

NG243EB

Wilfred Avenue

NG243NR

Queen Street

NG243RD

Simpson Close

NG243BW

London Road

NG243DH

Hawton Lane

NG243GS

Bilton Close

NG243NP

Main Street

NG243HL

Lowfield Lane

NG243JG

Staple Lane

NG243LE

Steeles Drive

NG243WD

Marleston Lane

NG243EX

Richmond Close

NG243GD

Anderson Close

NG243DZ

Bakewell Close

NG243HQ

Belvoir Road

NG243HT

Barkstone Close

NG243LP

Pinfold Lane

NG243PY

Byron Court

NG243DX

Smithson Close

NG243HF

Mount Road

NG243EQ

Stafford Avenue

NG243HR

Denton Close

NG243LU

Orchard Way

NG243DU

Moulton Crescent

NG243WL

Yarnsworth Road

NG243LG

Main Street

NG243LQ

Main Street

NG243EF

South View

NG243UY

Pinfold Lane

NG243XB

Flaxley Lane

NG243GY

Church View

NG243XR

Furrow Close

NG243AB

London Road

NG243EJ

Grosvenor Road

NG243GZ

Mount Court

NG243PA

Main Street

NG243ST

Simpson View

NG243LW

Glovers Lane

NG243XT

Reed Close

NG243WX

Loom Gardens

NG243BL

Baines Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.