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Beacon

England / East Midlands / Newark and Sherwood / Beacon

About

Beacon ward is located in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England. It covers the southern part of Newark-on-Trent, including residential areas and local amenities. The ward is bordered by the River Trent to the east and the A46 road to the west, providing key transport links. Housing in the area ranges from post-war developments to more modern estates, catering to a mix of families and professionals.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Sconce and Devon Park, which offers recreational facilities and walking paths. Local schools, shops, and healthcare services serve the community, with easy access to Newark town centre. Beacon ward has a mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, with some areas retaining a quieter, village-like atmosphere. Public transport connects residents to nearby towns and Nottingham.

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 £40,436 per year. There are 2 schools in Beacon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

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

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

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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £645,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£325,000
Flats8£118,500
Semi-Detached40£203,750
Terraced45£157,000

10 years price trend in Beacon

All postcodes in Beacon

NG241SN

Beeston Road

NG244FP

Bowbridge Road

NG244DN

Newcastle Avenue

NG242JP

Beacon Hill Road

NG242RF

Bluebell Walk

NG242SY

Swinderby Close

NG241PU

Bede House Lane

NG241QU

William Street

NG241ST

The Avenue

NG241SX

Newton Street

NG241TR

Massey Court

NG242HU

Newark North

NG241PT

Barnby Gate

NG241QF

Sherwood Avenue

NG241RQ

Barnby Gate

NG241RS

Oliver Close

NG242JB

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LE

Goodwin Close

NG244GG

Bowbridge Road

NG241RF

Harcourt Street

NG241UA

Balderton Gate

NG242GG

Ireton Avenue

NG242GT

Adwalton Close

NG242PH

Snowdrop Avenue

NG241JH

Friary Gardens

NG241PL

Private Street

NG241SA

Barnby Road

NG241SG

Elm Avenue

NG241SR

Elm Avenue

NG241UW

Balderton Gate

NG242LW

Autumn Croft Road

NG242HZ

Clay Lane

NG242LX

Beacon Hill Road

NG241SD

London Road

NG241SW

Elm Avenue

NG242GR

Beacon Hill Road

NG242JZ

Blatherwick Road

NG244AB

Earp Avenue

NG244DL

Rutland Avenue

NG244FX

Newark South East

NG241NY

Beacon Hill Road

NG241RA

Barnby Road

NG241UR

Barnby Gate

NG242JL

Lightfoot Close

NG242LH

Gresham Close

NG242RL

Bluebell Walk

NG242RN

Gerbera Drive

NG244DB

Sydney Terrace

NG244EQ

Bowbridge Road

NG244GH

Newark South East

NG242GE

Levellers Way

NG242UB

Beacon Hill Road

NG241RN

Charles Street

NG241RW

Barnby Gate

NG241TZ

The Crossings

NG241US

Parker Street

NG242GB

Naseby Avenue

NG242HY

Old Mill Crescent

NG244BZ

Bowbridge Road

NG244FY

Bowbridge Road

NG241GE

William Street

NG241PG

Vernon Avenue

NG241QZ

Barnby Gate

NG241SS

Barnby Road

NG241TF

London Road

NG243GL

Hawton Lane

NG244DJ

Thoresby Avenue

NG241QS

William Street

NG241TY

The Crossings

NG242LT

Beacon Hill Road

NG242SZ

Cranwell Close

NG244DE

Bowbridge Road

NG244DW

Belvoir Crescent

NG241QG

The Croft

NG241PX

Appleton Gate

NG241UN

Balderton Gate

NG242JW

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LJ

Ashworth Close

NG242RQ

Holly Court

NG242TX

Beacon Hill Road

NG244DR

Granby Avenue

NG241QE

Sherwood Avenue

NG241SY

Newton Street

NG242GF

Levellers Way

NG242GU

Cambridge Meadows

NG242HX

Woodstock Close

NG244GD

Bowbridge Road

NG242NA

Clay Lane

NG244DA

Jubilee Street

NG241PW

Vernon Avenue

NG241SP

London Road

NG242JT

Clay Lane

NG242LZ

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LN

Collis Close

NG242PA

Speedwell Close

NG242NF

Barnby Road

NG241PA

Wilford Close

NG241GN

Hill Vue Gardens

NG241LB

Magnus Street

NG241TD

Cromwell Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.