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About

Devon ward encompasses the northern rural outskirts of Newark, blending agricultural land with residential settlements. The area includes villages like Coddington and Balderton, which function as commuter bases with local amenities. Farmland and smaller hamlets characterise much of the landscape, with the River Devon tracing part of its boundary. The ward's economy has traditional ties to farming, though many residents now travel to Newark or further for work.

The physical geography is generally flat, typical of the Trent Valley, with fields and drainage channels defining the scenery. A notable local feature is the Coddington Chancel, a medieval church section preserved within a modern building, reflecting the area's long history. Community life often centres on village halls and local schools, with a quieter pace distinct from the urban centre of Newark.

Area overview

On average Devon has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devon is £43,282 per year. There are 2 schools in Devon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Devon is home to around 9,694 people, with a population density of about 4,324.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devon Population
9,694
Population density
4,324.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.6(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.65(+123%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.63(+177%)
Shoplifting
12.69(+46%)
Public order
9.9(+43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,228
84.87%
Other White
918
9.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
80
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
0.72%
Irish
67
0.69%
Total population: 9,695

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,059
26.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,603
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,181
15.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,110
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
958
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,697

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,379
32.94%
Social rents from council
1,086
25.94%
Owns with a mortgage
979
23.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
12.09%
Other social rented
143
3.42%
Total households: 4,187

Property prices in Devon

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £270K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Devon area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£310,000£279
Semi-Detached51£206,000£220
Terraced18£170,000£192
Flats7£87,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Devon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,750£81,500£151,500£104,000
2017£190,000£87,000£136,000£124,750
2018£239,975£92,500£145,000£120,000
2019£207,000£106,425£146,750£132,125
2020£220,000£119,500£150,000£138,250
2021£281,000£110,000£160,000£137,500
2022£340,000£90,000£180,000£162,500
2023£250,000£101,750£175,000£166,500
2024£325,000£95,500£200,000£164,750
2025£245,000£98,750£212,000£166,250
2026£327,500£196,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£113£156£114
2017£182£122£155£145
2018£205£125£155£146
2019£206£150£169£143
2020£200£138£160£149
2021£237£159£181£157
2022£261£152£199£181
2023£256£138£193£186
2024£272£153£200£195
2025£270£165£220£182
2026£279£222£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Devon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Devon ward.

Local councillors

Matthew Joseph Thomson Spoors

Devon - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Neil Ross

Devon - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Paul Taylor

Devon - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Devon

Is Devon safe?

Devon records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Devon?

The median sale price in Devon is £206,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Devon?

Devon has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Devon?

Devon scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Devon sits around rank 8,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Devon?

The average household income in Devon is around £43,282 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Devon?

Devon is represented by 3 elected councillors: Matthew Joseph Thomson Spoors (Labour Party), Neil Ross (Independent) and Paul Taylor (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Devon

NG244DX

Byron Close

NG244QG

Hawton Road

NG244EZ

Staunton Road

NG244JN

Beech Avenue

NG244DY

Beech Avenue

NG244JR

Eton Close

NG244NS

Orston Avenue

NG244ER

Bellmond Close

NG244NF

Churchill Drive

NG244PR

Grange Road

NG244LE

Grange Road

NG244HD

Carlton Road

NG244HN

Clayton Close

NG244GA

College Close

NG244AN

Harewood Avenue

NG244FJ

Jersey Street

NG244LW

Grange Road

NG244RG

Fairway

NG244LZ

Gorse Road

NG244HS

Windsor Road

NG244QR

Woodlands Close

NG244PD

Philip Road

NG244QU

Valley Prospect

NG244HT

Bentinck Road

NG244NX

Shelton Avenue

NG244HW

Cleveland Square

NG244QD

St Catherines Close

NG244RW

Peebles Road

NG244EW

Bailey Road

NG244HZ

Gladstone Road

NG244GB

Devon

NG244LS

Grange Road

NG244LQ

Ash Road

NG244NL

Grange Road

NG244QL

Sandfield Way

NG244EU

Cranmer Road

NG244PP

Grange Road

NG244NE

Jersey Street

NG244HA

Montgomery Road

NG244QX

Spinney Close

NG244RJ

Riverside Road

NG244AF

Castle Brewery

NG244JS

De Caldwell Drive

NG244NQ

Cardinal Hinsley Close

NG244EP

Bailey Road

NG244BT

Devon

NG244LU

Churchill Drive

NG244PH

Stoke Avenue

NG244QT

Rivermead

NG244NN

Grange Road

NG244BL

Albion Street

NG244RQ

Hawton Road

NG244PE

Philip Road

NG244HJ

Cleveland Square

NG244HX

Windsor Road

NG244JY

Cherry Holt

NG244BD

Rufford Avenue

NG244LA

Cherry Holt

NG244EY

Chatsworth Road

NG241TW

London Road

NG244JP

Devon Road

NG244BG

Southend Avenue

NG244ET

Cranmer Road

NG244JB

Eton Avenue

NG244LF

Bowbridge Road

NG244PL

Grange Road

NG244QH

Valley Prospect

NG244LJ

Grange Road

NG244JW

Devon Road

NG244PS

Wentworth Corner

NG244NY

Clarke Avenue

NG244QY

Parkway

NG244PN

Grange Road

NG244NU

The Twitchell

NG244LL

Grange Road

NG244LY

Friars Crescent

NG244AQ

Lime Grove

NG244AW

Hardwick Avenue

NG244LG

Grange Road

NG244RZ

Devon Park

NG244QB

Hawton Road

NG244PT

Marlborough Court

NG244JT

Bevercotes Close

NG244JU

Cherry Holt

NG244QP

Marlborough Close

NG244DQ

Bowbridge Road

NG244HG

Carlton Close

NG244EL

Bowbridge Road

NG244HR

Saucemere Drive

NG244ED

Castle Brewery Court

NG244RN

Fairway

NG244HQ

Cleveland Square

NG244HB

Quibell Road

NG244JZ

Chantry Close

NG244JG

Pierson Street

NG244LP

Grange Road

NG244QW

Valley Prospect

NG244JE

Greenway

NG244QE

Hawton Road

NG244NR

Elizabeth Road