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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 83 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 of residents 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
83
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

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

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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £202,250 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,170,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£320,000
Flats9£117,000
Semi-Detached36£207,500
Terraced48£158,500

10 years median price trend in Beacon

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

All postcodes in Beacon

NG241UH

Guildhall Street

NG241RY

Balderton Gate

NG241RL

Charles Street

NG242LS

Cannon Close

NG241TN

London Road

NG242GN

Marston Moor Road

NG242NE

Barnby Road

NG241RB

Parker Street

NG241RU

John Gold Avenue

NG241SQ

London Road

NG241SL

Marton Road

NG241TJ

Newton Street

NG242LR

Hounsfield Close

NG244BS

Sydney Terrace

NG242RJ

Clover Gardens

NG244FH

Lord Hawke Way

NG241RZ

London Road

NG241PE

Massey Street

NG242JX

Sheldrake Road

NG241RE

Smith Street

NG241RJ

Barnby Gate

NG244DF

Bowbridge Road

NG242PL

Lavender Way

NG241UJ

Knight's Court

NG242JN

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LD

Beacon Way

NG242RP

Poppy Place

NG241TG

Barnby Road

NG241RG

Harcourt Street

NG242LG

Markwick Close

NG241PQ

Hill Vue Avenue

NG241SJ

Bancroft Road

NG242UL

Beacon

NG244BP

Walker Close

NG242JA

Stanley Terrace

NG241PB

Appleton Gate

NG241RH

Barnby Gate

NG241TE

Cromwell Mews

NG242LP

Gresham Close

NG244BY

Bowbridge Road

NG244GF

Pavilion Mews

NG241SE

Elm Avenue

NG244AD

Winchilsea Avenue

NG242HF

Sawyers Close

NG241QH

Sherwood Avenue

NG241SB

London Road

NG242GJ

Lilburne Close

NG241SZ

The Orchard

NG241PH

Hill Vue Gardens

NG244EB

Enright Close

NG244FP

Pollard Close

NG241SN

Beeston Road

NG241QT

New Street

NG241QR

Barnby Gate

NG241JY

Appleton Gate

NG242SY

Swinderby Close

NG244DN

Newcastle Avenue

NG241TR

Massey Court

NG241QU

William Street

NG241PU

Bede House Court

NG241SX

Newton Street

NG242RF

Bluebell Walk

NG242JP

Beacon Hill Road

NG242HU

Mill Green

NG241ST

The Avenue

NG244GG

Hall Drive

NG241RQ

Barnby Gate

NG242LE

Heaton Close

NG241QF

Sherwood Avenue

NG241PT

Barnby Gate

NG242JB

Side Row

NG241RS

Oliver Close

NG241RF

Harcourt Street

NG242PH

Snowdrop Avenue

NG241UA

Carter Gate

NG242GG

Ireton Avenue

NG242GT

Adwalton Close

NG242LW

Autumn Croft Road

NG241PL

Private Street

NG241SA

Barnby Road

NG241UW

Balderton Gate

NG241JH

Friary Gardens

NG241SR

London Road

NG241SG

Elm Close

NG242HZ

Magdalene View

NG242LX

Grant Close

NG242JZ

Whomsley Close

NG244FX

Paulson Walk

NG241SD

The Park

NG244AB

Earp Avenue

NG244DL

Rutland Avenue

NG241SW

Elm Avenue

NG242GR

The Woodlands

NG241NY

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LH

Hine Avenue

NG241UR

Marshall V C Drive

NG242JL

Ringrose Close

NG242RL

Gerbera Drive

NG242RN

Gerbera Drive

NG244EQ

Bowbridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.