Devon
Ward in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.065, -0.817 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 79 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01636 (Newark-on-Trent) |
Devon is an urban ward within the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, sitting close to the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent and the floodplain of the River Trent. It is principally residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, local shops and community facilities that serve a diverse population and reflect the town’s long settlement history.
The ward’s economy is tied to the wider town through retail, light industry and commuter links - the nearby A1 and rail services make cities such as Nottingham and Lincoln easily accessible - while its character is shaped by proximity to Newark’s medieval heritage, including Newark Castle, and local community initiatives focused on housing, services and neighbourhood regeneration.
Postcode districts covering Devon
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 16.2 miles26 km
- Mansfield 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Lincoln 15.3 miles24.7 km
- West Bridgford 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Long Eaton 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Grantham 13 miles20.9 km
- Newark-on-Trent 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Worksop 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Ilkeston 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Arnold 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Hucknall 16.5 miles26.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Newark-on-Trent Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Castle Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Beacon Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Farndon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Balderton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Balderton South Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Hawton Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bridge Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Staythorpe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Thorpe Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Fernwood Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Coddington Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Devon
NG24 4NF, NG24 4JS, NG24 4LD, NG24 4HD, NG24 4NG, NG24 4HQ, NG24 4HA, NG24 4AH, NG24 4QY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 26.7 miles43 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Newark Castle Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Newark North Gate Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Devon Ad
- No.31 Castle Gate 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ashiana Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Springfield Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 8.4 miles13.4 km
Schools in Devon
- The King's C of E Primary Academy Primary
- The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Kelham Hills Forest 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 3.7 miles6 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 15.6 miles25 km
- City Ground Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Clumber House Estate 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Field Mill Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km