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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 moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Devon area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Devon 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 Devon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced14£166,250
Semi-Detached46£214,500
Flats13£110,000
Detached28£255,000

10 years median price trend in Devon

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.