Balderton South
Ward in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.054, -0.787 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 81 51 |
| Dialling code: | 01636 (Newark-on-Trent) |
Balderton South sits on the southern edge of the large village of Balderton, immediately adjoining the market town of Newark-on-Trent within the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England. The ward is largely suburban and low-lying, with a mix of post‑war and more recent housing, local shops, parks and easy access to the River Trent, surrounding farmland and the A1 corridor, making it a popular base for commuters to nearby towns.
Community life is centred on primary schools, parish churches, pubs and a modest high street, and the local economy combines small retail and service businesses with some light industrial estates on the outskirts. Historically the area grew from agricultural roots and shares in Newark-on-Trent's long history - there are Civil War sites and 20th‑century transport developments nearby - so it feels like a quiet, family‑oriented neighbourhood with strong links into the wider district.
Postcode districts covering Balderton South
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 17 miles
- Mansfield 18 miles
- Lincoln 15.1 miles
- West Bridgford 16.8 miles
- Long Eaton 23.8 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 20.8 miles
- Grantham 11.6 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 1.5 miles
- Worksop 22.3 miles
- Ilkeston 22.5 miles
- Arnold 14.4 miles
- Hucknall 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Balderton Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Fernwood Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Beacon Ward 1.1 miles
- Devon Ward 1.5 miles
- Hawton Parish 1.5 miles
- Newark-on-Trent Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Balderton North & Coddington Ward 1.8 miles
- Castle Ward 2.1 miles
- Bridge Ward 2.2 miles
- Coddington Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Farndon Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Claypole Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Balderton South
NG24 3WP, NG24 3HU, NG24 3EX, NG24 3HJ, NG24 3NR, NG24 3WZ, NG24 3DH, NG24 3WW, NG24 3XU … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 27.3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30.9 miles
- Newark North Gate Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Newark Castle Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Balderton South Ad
- No.31 Castle Gate 1.9 miles
- Ashiana Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 9.9 miles
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Kelham Hills Forest 4.6 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 5.1 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 7.7 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 14.5 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 15.3 miles
- City Ground Stadium 16.4 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 16.5 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 16.6 miles
- Clumber House Estate 17.8 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 18.1 miles