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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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£117,500
Detached44£280,000
Semi-Detached38£187,500
Terraced41£160,000

10 years median price trend in Beacon

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

All postcodes in Beacon

NG241NZ

Cross Street

NG241QD

Barnby Gate

NG241SF

Bancroft Road

NG242FZ

Balmoral Drive

NG242JS

Beacon Heights

NG242LQ

Ransome Close

NG242NB

Setchfield Row

NG242GA

Newbury Road

NG242GS

Bayford Drive

NG242JU

Greaves Close

NG244AA

Milner Street

NG244DS

Bromley Avenue

NG241SH

Falstone Avenue

NG241TQ

London Road

NG242GQ

Seacroft

NG242JD

Top Row

NG242JH

Beacon Hill Road

NG242PJ

Lavender Way

NG242UF

Knot Gardens

NG244DT

Clumber Avenue

NG241PN

Wood Street

NG241QQ

Sherwood Avenue

NG241RD

Nicholson Street

NG242GL

Cludd Avenue

NG242JE

Bottom Row

NG242JG

Beacon Hill Road

NG242ND

Barnby Road

NG242RG

Lily Lane

NG242ST

Blackbrook Road

NG244DD

Earp Avenue

NG241FY

Sam Derry Close

NG241TH

London Road

NG241UP

Guildhall Street

NG241UQ

Sherwood Avenue

NG242LA

Goodwin Close

NG244BU

Hatton Gardens

NG242LL

Appleby Close

NG241RL

Charles Street

NG241RY

Balderton Gate

NG241TN

London Road

NG242GN

Marston Moor Road

NG242LS

Cannon Close

NG242NE

Barnby Road

NG241RB

Parker Street

NG241RU

John Gold Avenue

NG241SL

Marton Road

NG241SQ

London Road

NG242LR

Hounsfield Close

NG242RJ

Clover Gardens

NG244BS

Sydney Terrace

NG241TJ

Newton Street

NG241PE

Massey Street

NG241RE

Smith Street

NG241RJ

Barnby Gate

NG241RZ

London Road

NG242JX

Sheldrake Road

NG244DF

Bowbridge Road

NG244FH

Lord Hawke Way

NG241RG

Harcourt Street

NG242LG

Markwick Close

NG242PL

Lavender Way

NG242RP

Poppy Place

NG241UH

Guildhall Street

NG241UJ

Knight's Court

NG241UL

Victoria Gardens

NG242GH

Hutchinson Road

NG241PQ

Hill Vue Avenue

NG241RH

Barnby Gate

NG241SE

Elm Avenue

NG241SJ

Bancroft Road

NG241TE

Cromwell Mews

NG242JA

Stanley Terrace

NG242LP

Gresham Close

NG244AD

Winchilsea Avenue

NG244BP

Walker Close

NG244BY

Bowbridge Road

NG244GF

Pavilion Mews

NG242GU

Cambridge Meadows

NG242GW

The Heights

NG242SX

Normanton Road

NG242HS

Robinson Close

NG242HT

Lightfoot Close

NG242LF

Randall Close

NG242JN

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LB

Gilstrap Close

NG242LD

Beacon Way

NG244DH

Bowbridge Road

NG242UL

Beacon

NG241TG

Barnby Road

NG241PB

Appleton Gate

NG241PH

Hill Vue Gardens

NG241QH

Sherwood Avenue

NG241SB

London Road

NG241SZ

The Orchard

NG242HF

Sawyers Close

NG244EB

Enright Close

NG241JY

Appleton Gate

NG241QR

Barnby Gate

NG241QT

New Street

NG241SN

Beeston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.