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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 85 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
Detached41£285,000
Semi-Detached37£224,950
Terraced7£170,000

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

NG243HN

Haddon Drive

NG243HW

Manners Road

NG243LJ

Club Court

NG243LT

Sykes Lane

NG243HZ

Knipton Close

NG243LA

Waltham Close

NG243HD

London Road

NG243WY

Lace Mead

NG243GQ

Kirton Close

NG243DJ

Kingsway

NG243LS

Shelley Close

NG243NF

Derwent Court

NG243NZ

Spring Lane

NG243YW

Heddle Close

NG243BU

Hawton Lane

NG243WW

Ribbon Pond Drive

NG243DW

Lansbury Road

NG243JA

Priory Close

NG243WN

Stafford Avenue

NG243WP

Threadneedle Way

NG243WZ

Weaver Avenue

NG243GA

Mead Way

NG243QG

Masefield Crescent

NG243YU

Hopper Road

NG243HJ

Lowfield Lane

NG243HP

Marston Close

NG243XH

Raddle Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.