Postcode NG24 2LB is located in an urban city, within the Beacon area of Newark and Sherwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Newark South East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newark South East is £51,277 per year. The median sale price in Beacon is £188,250 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,250 and £240,750. The nearest station is Newark North Gate, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Newark South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,169 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Newark South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.9% 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.
The average income per household in Newark South East is £51,277 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from NG24 2LB.
Newark South East near NG24 2LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newark North Gate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Newark North Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Newark North Gate |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £188,250 (about £219 per square foot) in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £280,000 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £185,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 51 | £157,500 | £183 |
| Flats | 15 | £154,500 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £295,000 | £134,000 | £175,000 | £156,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £156,000 | £196,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £252 | £209 | £226 | £192 |
| 2026 | £259 | £177 | £236 | £187 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG24 2LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 1, Markwick Close, Newark, NG24 2LG | Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 5, Appleby Close, Newark, NG24 2LL | Detached | Freehold | £233,217 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 4, Appleby Close, Newark, NG24 2LL | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 9, Appleby Close, Newark, NG24 2LL | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 5, Beacon Way, Newark, NG24 2LD | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the NG24 2LB postcode area, located within Newark South East, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Highfields School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Newark Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG24 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Ashworth Close, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 2JY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Becon Hill Superstore | Beacon Hill Road, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 2JG | Walking directions to Becon Hill Superstore |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Beacon Hill Road, Newark, NG24 2JG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG24 2LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Michael Moore
Beacon - Elected 4 May 2023
Rowan Sally Cozens
Beacon - Elected 4 May 2023
Susan Crosby
Beacon - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Jenrick
Newark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG24 2LB records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 burglary.
The median sale price around NG24 2LB in Beacon is £188,250 (about £219 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NG24 2LB, including Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school (Good), Highfields School and The Newark Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG24 2LB is Newark North Gate, about 1,377 m away.
NG24 2LB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newark covering NG24 2LB 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).