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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% 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 £47,218 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
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
37.01(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.13(+37%)
Shoplifting
12.46(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.21(+51%)
Other theft
7.65(+34%)
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

Median price£241,101
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £275K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £241,101 (about £246 per square foot) in Balderton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balderton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£275,000£264
Semi-Detached26£214,500£244
Terraced14£172,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balderton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,250£132,500£113,000
2017£209,250£145,750£118,000
2018£242,000£190,000£130,000
2019£265,000£195,000£128,500
2020£265,000£172,500£137,000
2021£284,995£198,998£140,000
2022£299,995£244,998£165,000
2023£293,975£211,643£165,000
2024£301,951£195,000£164,000
2025£269,975£229,950£160,000
2026£280,000£214,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balderton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£173£131
2017£193£187£142
2018£220£204£153
2019£225£204£172
2020£225£208£163
2021£239£227£171
2022£240£235£185
2023£245£262£183
2024£268£249£190
2025£264£250£186
2026£255£239£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balderton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Balderton South ward.

Local councillors

Jean Hall

Balderton South - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Simon Nicholas Forde

Balderton South - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

All postcodesin Balderton South

NG243HU

Manners Road

NG243GU

Cottage Close

NG243AB

London Road

NG243DJ

Kingsway

NG243NS

Queen Street

NG243GD

Anderson Close

NG243WZ

Weaver Avenue

NG243LQ

Main Street

NG243BU

Hawton Lane

NG243GZ

Mount Court

NG243LG

Main Street

NG243GR

Inglewood Close

NG243LT

Sykes Lane

NG243EQ

Stafford Avenue

NG243HB

London Road

NG243HA

London Road

NG243WQ

Cotton Drive

NG243NL

Marshall Court

NG243XU

Hall Gardens

NG243QD

Broughton Gardens

NG243EW

Graham Close

NG243WN

Stafford Avenue

NG243LL

Main Street

NG243XR

Furrow Close

NG243ST

Simpson View

NG243EB

Wilfred Avenue

NG243WW

Ribbon Pond Drive

NG243LE

Steeles Drive