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About

Bancroft ward sits in the eastern part of Mansfield, bordered by the A617 and encompassing a primarily residential area with a mix of housing types. The layout includes traditional terraced homes near the town centre fringe and more modern developments further out. The local economy is supported by several small retail parades and businesses along Chesterfield Road South, serving the immediate community's day-to-day needs.

The ward contains significant green space, including the expansive grounds of the former Sherwood Hall, which provide a notable rural character within the urban setting. Bancroft is also home to the large Oak Tree Lane estate, a distinct post-war housing development. Community facilities are focused around local schools and sports clubs, with pedestrian access to Mansfield's main retail and transport hubs being a practical feature for residents.

Area overview

On average Bancroft has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bancroft is £37,472 per year.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bancroft

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £170K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Bancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bancroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£195,000£204
Semi-Detached10£170,000£168
Terraced6£113,000£125
Flats7£80,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bancroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128,500£63,500£93,750£66,000
2017£158,000£58,000£116,500£75,250
2018£156,000£67,475£123,000£75,000
2019£191,000£69,000£122,750£72,750
2020£157,000£70,000£122,500£80,000
2021£250,000£74,000£140,000£90,000
2022£220,000£88,500£159,775£98,500
2023£210,000£84,975£190,000£105,000
2024£255,100£67,000£153,500£99,500
2025£172,500£80,500£143,750£118,500
2026£275,000£82,500£157,500£68,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bancroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82£99£107£76
2017£165£96£107£84
2018£184£114£117£87
2019£128£122£83
2020£120£118£133£85
2021£170£135£137£87
2022£185£124£170£105
2023£219£135£180£111
2024£177£127£165£106
2025£204£146£160£124
2026£155£168£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bancroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mansfield district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,756
Band G£4,334
Band H£5,201

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bancroft ward.

Local councillors

Sue Swinscoe

Bancroft - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Bancroft

What is the average house price in Bancroft?

The median sale price in Bancroft is £130,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bancroft?

Bancroft scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bancroft sits around rank 6,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bancroft?

The average household income in Bancroft is around £37,472 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bancroft?

Bancroft is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sue Swinscoe (Labour Party).