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About

Beacon ward sits on the eastern edge of Newark, primarily encompassing the suburban residential area of Balderton. The landscape is characterised by post-war and modern housing developments, with local amenities centred around London Road and Bowbridge Road. The ward includes significant green spaces like Sconce and Devon Park to the north, though its southern boundary is clearly defined by the A1 dual carriageway, which separates it from more rural parishes.

The area is functionally linked to Newark for employment and services, with several industrial estates located on its periphery. A notable feature is the presence of the large Balderton Lake, a former gravel pit now used for leisure and fishing, which adds a distinct water element to the local environment. The ward's community infrastructure is anchored by schools, sports facilities, and local shopping parades serving its predominantly residential neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Beacon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beacon is £49,775 per year. There are 2 schools in Beacon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Beacon is home to around 9,217 people, with a population density of about 2,573.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beacon Population
9,217
Population density
2,573.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.85(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.94(+107%)
Shoplifting
18.99(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.44(+148%)
Public order
10.31(+49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,826
84.91%
Other White
829
8.99%
Other
74
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
56
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.59%
Total population: 9,217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,182
28.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,426
18.94%
No qualifications
1,256
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,123
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
836
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 7,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,303
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,274
30.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
931
22.56%
Social rents from council
249
6.03%
Other social rented
209
5.07%
Total households: 4,126

Property prices in Beacon

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beacon in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached51£280,000£2,730
Flats15£119,500£1,837
Semi-Detached42£186,250£2,556
Terraced45£160,000£2,045

10 years median price trend in Beacon

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

All postcodes in Beacon

NG241SE

Elm Avenue

NG242RG

Lily Lane

NG242GA

Newbury Road

NG241PW

Vernon Street

NG241RQ

Barnby Gate

NG242JG

Beacon Hill Road

NG244FH

Lord Hawke Way

NG241UW

Balderton Gate

NG242LB

Gilstrap Close

NG241TF

London Road

NG242GJ

Lilburne Close

NG242NE

Barnby Road

NG242SX

Normanton Road

NG241TJ

Newton Street

NG241RD

Nicholson Street

NG241US

Parker Street

NG242NA

Clay Lane

NG244AB

Earp Avenue

NG241QD

Barnby Gate

NG244DB

Sydney Terrace

NG241QE

The Croft

NG241SX

Newton Street

NG242LE

Heaton Close

NG241TE

Cromwell Mews

NG241RA

Hercules Drive

NG242LG

Markwick Close

NG242HU

Mill Green

NG241RZ

London Road

NG241QU

William Street

NG244DR

Granby Avenue

NG241UE

Balderton Gate

NG244DN

Newcastle Avenue

NG242GR

The Woodlands

NG242LZ

Winterdale Close

NG242LX

Grant Close

NG241QQ

Sherwood Avenue

NG242RN

Gerbera Drive

NG242UF

Knot Gardens

NG244DA

Jubilee Street

NG242GB

Naseby Avenue

NG242ND

Barnby Road

NG242HY

Old Mill Crescent

NG242UL

Beacon

NG242HF

Sawyers Close

NG242GW

The Heights

NG241SU

Newton Street

NG242JU

Greaves Close

NG241RE

Smith Street

NG241SR

London Road

NG242NB

Setchfield Row

NG244DW

Belvoir Crescent

NG241TR

Massey Court

NG241GE

William Street

NG242RP

Poppy Place

NG242LH

Hine Avenue

NG242LF

Randall Close

NG241RB

Parker Street

NG241RN

Charles Street

NG242JL

Ringrose Close

NG242GD

Winstanley Drive

NG241RF

Harcourt Street

NG242JH

Beacon Hill Road

NG242GF

Levellers Way

NG242HS

Robinson Close

NG241PT

Barnby Gate

NG244DT

Clumber Avenue

NG241PE

Massey Street

NG241TN

London Road

NG241LB

Magnus Street

NG242JD

Top Row

NG241QZ

Barnby Gate

NG241SZ

The Orchard

NG242JP

Beacon Hill Road

NG241PU

Bede House Court

NG244AA

Milner Street

NG242RQ

Holly Court

NG242JX

Sheldrake Road

NG241TD

Old School Lane

NG244BP

Walker Close

NG241RP

Cromwell Road

NG244DE

Bowbridge Road

NG241RG

Harcourt Street

NG241JH

Friary Gardens

NG241RJ

Barnby Gate

NG241QH

Sherwood Avenue

NG242JB

Side Row

NG241PA

Wilford Close

NG242RH

Lily Lane

NG241SQ

London Road

NG241RW

Long Row

NG244BU

Hatton Gardens

NG241UA

Carter Gate

NG242JT

Tudor Close

NG244DP

Cavendish Avenue

NG242GE

Preston Road

NG242ST

Blackbrook Road

NG244FX

Paulson Walk

NG242PH

Snowdrop Avenue

NG241SB

London Road

NG241SF

Bancroft Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.