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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 101 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
101
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
43.4(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.14(+90%)
Shoplifting
22.24(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.83(+59%)
Other theft
9.66(+67%)
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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 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£203,750
Terraced45£157,000

10 years median price trend in Beacon

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

All postcodes in Beacon

NG241JY

Appleton Gate

NG241QR

Barnby Gate

NG241QT

New Street

NG241SN

Beeston Road

NG244FP

Pollard Close

NG242SY

Swinderby Close

NG244DN

Newcastle Avenue

NG242JP

Beacon Hill Road

NG242RF

Bluebell Walk

NG241PU

Bede House Court

NG241QU

William Street

NG241SX

Newton Street

NG241TR

Massey Court

NG242HU

Mill Green

NG241ST

The Avenue

NG241QF

Sherwood Avenue

NG241RQ

Barnby Gate

NG242LE

Heaton Close

NG244GG

Hall Drive

NG241PT

Barnby Gate

NG241RS

Oliver Close

NG242JB

Side Row

NG241RF

Harcourt Street

NG241SR

London Road

NG241JH

Friary Gardens

NG241PL

Private Street

NG241SA

Barnby Road

NG241SG

Elm Close

NG241UW

Balderton Gate

NG242HZ

Magdalene View

NG241UA

Carter Gate

NG242GG

Ireton Avenue

NG242GT

Adwalton Close

NG242PH

Snowdrop Avenue

NG242LW

Autumn Croft Road

NG242LX

Grant Close

NG242JZ

Whomsley Close

NG244FX

Paulson Walk

NG241SD

The Park

NG241SW

Elm Avenue

NG242GR

The Woodlands

NG244AB

Earp Avenue

NG244DL

Rutland Avenue

NG244GH

Beacon

NG241NY

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LH

Hine Avenue

NG241RA

Hercules Drive

NG241UR

Marshall V C Drive

NG242JL

Ringrose Close

NG242RL

Gerbera Drive

NG242RN

Gerbera Drive

NG244DB

Sydney Terrace

NG244EQ

Bowbridge Road

NG241RN

Charles Street

NG241US

Parker Street

NG242HY

Old Mill Crescent

NG242UB

Beacon Hill Road

NG241RW

Long Row

NG241TZ

The Gateway

NG242GB

Naseby Avenue

NG242GE

Preston Road

NG244BZ

Bowbridge Road

NG244FY

Green Avenue

NG241QZ

Barnby Gate

NG243GL

Balderton Business Park

NG241GE

William Street

NG241PG

Vernon Avenue

NG241SS

The Paddocks

NG241TF

London Road

NG244DJ

Thoresby Avenue

NG241QS

William Street

NG242LT

Phillipott Close

NG242SZ

Cranwell Close

NG244DW

Belvoir Crescent

NG242RQ

Holly Court

NG242TX

Oak View

NG241TY

The Crossings

NG244DE

Bowbridge Road

NG241PX

Barnby Gate

NG241UN

Balderton Gate

NG242JW

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LJ

Ashworth Close

NG244DR

Granby Avenue

NG242GU

Cambridge Meadows

NG241QE

The Croft

NG241SY

St Augustines Close

NG242GF

Levellers Way

NG242HX

Woodstock Close

NG244GD

Stadium Avenue

NG244DA

Jubilee Street

NG241PW

Vernon Street

NG241SP

London Road

NG242LZ

Winterdale Close

NG242PA

Speedwell Close

NG244FZ

Welbourn Close

NG241GN

The Sidings

NG241PA

Wilford Close

NG241TD

Old School Lane

NG242GP

Edgehill Drive

NG242QH

Newark Road

Data Sources

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