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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

NG244DD

Earp Avenue

NG241PL

Private Street

NG241UN

Balderton Gate

NG241RL

Charles Street

NG241PN

Wood Street

NG244DH

Bowbridge Road

NG241QR

Barnby Gate

NG242GN

Marston Moor Road

NG242PA

Speedwell Close

NG242JA

Stanley Terrace

NG242LL

Appleby Close

NG241QS

William Street

NG244FP

Pollard Close

NG242GT

Adwalton Close

NG244DL

Rutland Avenue

NG242SY

Swinderby Close

NG241UL

Victoria Gardens

NG242LQ

Ransome Close

NG244DJ

Thoresby Avenue

NG242HT

Lightfoot Close

NG242HX

Woodstock Close

NG242GS

Bayford Drive

NG244GE

Bowbridge Road

NG242JY

Blatherwick Road

NG241RH

Barnby Gate

NG244FY

Green Avenue

NG242QH

Newark Road

NG241PB

Appleton Gate

NG242LR

Hounsfield Close

NG243GL

Balderton Business Park

NG242JJ

Beacon Hill Road

NG241QT

New Street

NG241PH

Hill Vue Gardens

NG242UH

Apple Orchard

NG241TZ

The Gateway

NG241RS

Oliver Close

NG241PY

Bede House Lane

NG241SS

The Paddocks

NG241UJ

Knight's Court

NG241TH

London Road

NG242LS

Cannon Close

NG244DS

Bromley Avenue

NG241TQ

London Road

NG241JY

Appleton Gate

NG241QF

Sherwood Avenue

NG241JP

London Road

NG241SD

The Park

NG241TY

The Crossings

NG242UB

Beacon Hill Road

NG244BX

Hatton Gardens

NG242SU

Syerston Way

NG241RY

Balderton Gate

NG241SP

London Road

NG241SH

Falstone Avenue

NG242RF

Bluebell Walk

NG242GU

Cambridge Meadows

NG244GD

Stadium Avenue

NG241TG

Barnby Road

NG241RU

John Gold Avenue

NG241RX

Chestnut Copse

NG241SJ

Bancroft Road

NG242PL

Lavender Way

NG241SG

Elm Close

NG244GH

Beacon

NG244FZ

Welbourn Close

NG242TX

Oak View

NG242LT

Phillipott Close

NG241ST

The Avenue

NG242RL

Gerbera Drive

NG242PJ

Lavender Way

NG242JE

Bottom Row

NG242LP

Gresham Close

NG244EQ

Bowbridge Road

NG241GN

The Sidings

NG241UH

Guildhall Street

NG242GL

Cludd Avenue

NG244BZ

Bowbridge Road

NG242NF

Grove Cottages

NG242GH

Hutchinson Road

NG241SA

Barnby Road

NG241SY

St Augustines Close

NG241PQ

Hill Vue Avenue

NG241UR

Marshall V C Drive

NG244BS

Sydney Terrace

NG241QL

Sherwood Avenue

NG241UP

Guildhall Street

NG242JN

Beacon Hill Road

NG242LD

Beacon Way

NG241PJ

Wright Street

NG242GP

Edgehill Drive

NG241NY

Beacon Hill Road

NG242FZ

Balmoral Drive

NG242JZ

Whomsley Close

NG241UQ

Sherwood Avenue

NG242JW

Beacon Hill Road

NG241PG

Vernon Avenue

NG241QG

Robins Court

NG242RJ

Clover Gardens

NG242GQ

Seacroft

NG241QX

Whitfield Street

Data Sources

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