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NG24 1JH

Friary Gardens

Beacon

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Overview

Postcode NG24 1JH is located in an urban city, within the Beacon ward of Newark and Sherwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Newark South East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newark South East is £51,277 per year. The nearest station is Newark North Gate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Newark Castle Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Newark South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newark South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Newark South East is £51,277 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG24 1JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Newark South East near NG24 1JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newark North Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG24 1JH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Newark North Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Newark North Gate
0.4 mi

Newark Castle

N/A

Walking directions to Newark Castle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG24 1JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNewark Castle GardensSmallWalking directions to Newark Castle Gardens
0.2 miSherwood Avenue Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Play Park
0.2 miSherwood Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
2,200.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
94.93(+462%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.8(+100%)
Shoplifting
50.13(+477%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.27(+388%)
Public order
21.87(+216%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
69.96%
Other White
59
20.85%
Other
6
2.12%
Chinese
4
1.41%
Irish
4
1.41%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
27.31%
No qualifications
62
23.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.23%
Apprenticeship
24
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
55.25%
Owns outright
34
18.78%
Social rents from council
22
12.15%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.66%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Beacon

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £245K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£277,500£253
Semi-Detached46£186,250£244
Terraced53£160,000£186
Flats18£153,250£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beacon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£99,995£169,995£131,498
2017£245,000£87,996£132,500£115,000
2018£264,995£107,000£142,000£118,000
2019£248,250£115,000£173,500£120,500
2020£263,500£135,000£172,000£130,500
2021£282,500£162,000£187,500£130,000
2022£310,000£139,995£210,000£164,000
2023£315,000£145,000£200,000£170,000
2024£312,500£150,000£205,000£155,250
2025£300,000£134,000£175,000£156,000
2026£280,000£156,000£196,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£149£171£152
2017£198£200£175£157
2018£207£160£177£150
2019£200£169£173£153
2020£218£169£190£156
2021£231£187£198£162
2022£238£190£230£190
2023£256£188£231£211
2024£259£210£234£203
2025£253£205£226£192
2026£255£184£259£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 1JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202612, Friary Road, Newark, NG24 1LETerracedFreehold£180,000
08 Dec 20257, Friary Road, Newark, NG24 1LETerracedFreehold£129,750
17 Jul 202518, Friary Road, Newark, NG24 1LEDetachedFreehold£265,000
03 Jun 2025Unit D, Friary Fields, 21, Friary Road, Newark, NG24 1LEFlatsLeasehold£400,000
03 Jun 2025Unit E, Friary Fields, 21, Friary Road, Newark, NG24 1LEFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the NG24 1JH postcode area, located within Newark South East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG24 1JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMount CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLovers Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryBarnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery schoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG24 1JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG24 1JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMaximal ShopLindum Street, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1NFWalking directions to Maximal Shop
0.1 miOne StopLindum Street, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1NQWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miEastern European Mini MarketAppleton Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1PXWalking directions to Eastern European Mini Market
0.2 miMorrisonsKing's Road, Newark, NG24 1EWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLondisNorth Gate, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1JLWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG24 1JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Michael Moore

Beacon - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Rowan Sally Cozens

Beacon - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Susan Crosby

Beacon - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Robert Jenrick

Newark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNewark and SherwoodE07000175
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewarkE14001375
WardBeaconE05011553
ParishNewarkE04013148
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newark South EastE02005901
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newark and Sherwood 009EE01028335
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NG24 1JH

Is NG24 1JH (Newark South East) safe?

The area around NG24 1JH records about 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NG24 1JH?

The median sale price around NG24 1JH in Newark South East is £190,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG24 1JH?

There are 6 schools close to NG24 1JH, including Mount CofE Primary School, Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG24 1JH?

The closest station to NG24 1JH is Newark North Gate, about 526 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG24 1JH?

NG24 1JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,107 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG24 1JH (Newark South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newark covering NG24 1JH is Robert Jenrick (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Michael Moore (Independent), Rowan Sally Cozens (Independent) and Susan Crosby (Independent).