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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