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About

Dover Beck ward lies in the northwestern part of the Newark and Sherwood district, encompassing several rural villages including Caunton, Kneesall, and Ossington. The area is defined by its agricultural landscape, with arable fields and pastureland characterising the gently rolling terrain. The ward takes its name from the small watercourse, the Dover Beck, which flows through this part of Nottinghamshire. Settlement is primarily focused within the historic village cores, with community life centred around local churches and village halls.

The area maintains a quiet, working countryside atmosphere. A notable local landmark is the Ossington Coffee Palace, a distinctive Victorian building originally established to provide non-alcoholic refreshment. The ward's road network connects the villages to larger towns like Newark-on-Trent, while the A1 road forms part of its eastern boundary. Economic activity remains closely linked to farming and associated land-based industries, with limited larger-scale development.

Area overview

On average Dover Beck has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dover Beck is £58,308 per year. There are 1 schools in Dover Beck: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dover Beck is home to around 2,915 people, with a population density of about 57.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dover Beck Population
2,915
Population density
57.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.13(+120%)
Other crime
17.84(+679%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.38(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.01(+61%)
Vehicle crime
6.52(+56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,764
94.92%
Other White
45
1.55%
Indian
21
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.45%
Other
13
0.45%
Total population: 2,912

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,070
42.26%
Level 3 (A level)
432
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
338
13.35%
No qualifications
317
12.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 2,532

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
667
51.91%
Owns with a mortgage
403
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
8.79%
Social rents from council
49
3.81%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.57%
Total households: 1,285

Property prices in Dover Beck

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Dover Beck area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dover Beck 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 Dover Beck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£675,000
Semi-Detached9£375,000
Terraced4£278,750

10 years median price trend in Dover Beck

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

All postcodes in Dover Beck

NG250SW

Dover Beck

NG147LP

Priory Farm Mews

NG250SB

Elmcroft

NG146AY

Gonalston Lane

NG147HP

Bramley Close

NG147JN

Lansic Lane

NG250SR

Orchard Court

NG147JT

Lindum Cottages

NG147ET

The Avenue

NG146AE

Chapel Lane

NG147JD

Gonalston Lane

NG250SQ

Epperstone Road

NG250RP

Oxton Road

NG250SF

Beanford Lane

NG146AR

Chapel Lane

NG147GA

Riverlands Close

NG250SG

Oxton Bypass

NG146AP

Chapel Lane

NG147EF

Brackenhill

NG147JS

Thurgarton Lane

NG147GR

Priory Road

NG146AN

Chapel Lane

NG146BJ

Main Street

NG250SU

Windmill Hill

NG146BB

Lowdham Road

NG147EX

Peck Lane

NG147FL

Pasture View

NG147GX

Priory Road

NG250RB

Oxton Hill

NG146RD

Church Lane

NG147HD

Station Road

NG147GW

Priory Road

NG228BN

Greaves Lane

NG147EP

Lowdham Road

NG147EA

Caythorpe Road

NG147LN

Priory Lane

NG147JX

Hoveringham Lane

NG146AL

Paddock Farm Cottages

NG250RH

Oaks Lane

NG250SX

Honeyknab Lane

NG147ED

Main Street

NG147GP

Southwell Road

NG147GS

The Hollows

NG147JZ

Homeleigh Lane

NG250SA

Main Street

NG146RP

Manor Walk

NG147HB

Beck Street

NG147HE

Priory Park

NG147HL

Gonalston Lane

NG147LJ

Old Forge Close

NG147ES

Lowdham Road

NG250SJ

Sandy Lane

NG146AJ

Toad Lane

NG147EW

Davids Lane

NG147FA

Fearon Close

NG147JB

Gonalston Lane

NG250SZ

Forest Road

NG147EU

Main Street

NG147HQ

Priory Gardens

NG250SY

The Orchards

NG146TR

West Manor Park

NG147GU

Priory Road

NG146BA

Gonalston Lane

NG147EE

Hoveringham Road

NG147FG

Thorpe Lea

NG250RD

Honeyknab Lane

NG250RJ

Sandy Lane

NG147GZ

Nottingham Road

NG147JG

Bradleys Lane

NG146AZ

Gonalston Lane

NG146BD

Gonalston Lane

NG147EQ

Cottage Pasture Lane

NG147JR

Main Street

NG147FE

Orchard Close

NG250SE

Nottingham Road

NG147EZ

Brookland Close

NG147FB

Trentside

NG147HA

The Park

NG147LL

Gonalston Lane

NG146AW

Hagg Lane

NG147BX

Epperstone Road

NG147JQ

Lodgefield Lane

NG147JU

Kneeton View

NG147FD

Orchard Lane

NG147JL

Council Houses

NG250RW

Oxton Road

NG250SL

New Road

NG146AX

Hagg Lane

NG147JH

Gonalston Lane

NG147FH

Inham Fields Close

NG250TA

Hatfield Lane

NG146AQ

Chapel Lane

NG146AF

Neeps Croft

NG250ST

Chapel Lane

NG147JA

Gonalston Lane

NG250RN

Oxton Hill

NG250TD

Forest Road

NG146AG

Main Street

NG147GT

Priory Road

NG250SS

Blind Lane

Data Sources

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