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 miles
- Mansfield 16.6 miles
- Lincoln 15.3 miles
- West Bridgford 16.2 miles
- Long Eaton 23.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.4 miles
- Grantham 13 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 0.8 miles
- Worksop 20.9 miles
- Ilkeston 21.5 miles
- Arnold 13.4 miles
- Hucknall 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newark-on-Trent Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Castle Ward 0.8 miles
- Beacon Ward 1.2 miles
- Farndon Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Balderton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Balderton South Ward 1.5 miles
- Hawton Parish 1.5 miles
- Bridge Ward 1.6 miles
- Staythorpe Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Thorpe Parish 2.3 miles
- Fernwood Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Coddington Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Devon
NG24 4FJ, NG24 4PA, NG24 4PX, NG24 4LZ, NG24 4RN, NG24 4LT, NG24 4PW, NG24 4NX, NG24 4LG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 26.7 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.8 miles
- Newark Castle Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Newark North Gate Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Devon Ad
- Beaumond Cross Inn 3 0.7 miles
- Deincourt Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- No.31 Castle Gate 0.8 miles
- Premier Inn Newark 3 2.2 miles
- Ashiana Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Saracens Head Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- OYO Ashiana 3.8 miles
- Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns 3 8.8 miles
- The Wheatsheaf Pub, Kitchen & Rooms 9.7 miles
- The Olde Barn Hotel & Spa 3 8.3 miles
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 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 3.7 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 6.3 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 13.1 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 15.6 miles
- City Ground Stadium 15.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 15.8 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 15.8 miles
- Clumber House Estate 16.4 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 16.7 miles