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Dover Beck

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dover Beck Population

2,915

Population density

57.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,764

94.92%

Other White

1.55%

Indian

0.72%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.45%

Other

0.45%

Total population: 2,912

Economics

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

Owns outright

667

51.91%

Owns with a mortgage

403

31.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

113

8.79%

Social rents from council

3.81%

Other forms of private rent

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£675,000	£376,250	£552,500	£825,375	£1,089,250
Semi-Detached	9	£375,000	£227,800	£277,000	£395,000	£466,000
Terraced	4	£278,750	£275,000	£275,000	£378,125	£607,625

10 years median price trend in Dover Beck

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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