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Eakring & Ling Forest

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About

Eakring and the surrounding Ling Forest area is characterised by rolling agricultural land, with fields divided by hedgerows and scattered woodland. The landscape is shaped by its history of mineral extraction, with old oil wells and small-scale quarries now largely reclaimed by nature. This creates a patchwork of habitats across the area.

The presence of the former Dukes Wood oil field, where American oil workers helped the WWII effort, is marked by a commemorative statue and a network of quiet footpaths. These paths lead through mixed woodland and open heathland, typical of the forest area, offering views over the rural Nottinghamshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Eakring & Ling Forest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eakring & Ling Forest is £48,395 per year. There are 3 schools in Eakring & Ling Forest: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eakring & Ling Forest is home to around 6,567 people, with a population density of about 4,162.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eakring & Ling Forest Population
6,567
Population density
4,162.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.99(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.85(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-43%)
Vehicle crime
3.2(-22%)
Other theft
3.05(-46%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,054
92.2%
Other White
250
3.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.59%
African
38
0.58%
Indian
30
0.46%
Total population: 6,566

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,305
23.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,148
20.71%
No qualifications
1,109
20.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 5,543

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,387
48.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,057
37.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
10.38%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.68%
Social rents from council
42
1.47%
Total households: 2,851

Property prices in Eakring & Ling Forest

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £224,750 in Eakring & Ling Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £418,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eakring & Ling Forest in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eakring & Ling Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£266,500£2,620
Flats1£110,000£2,000
Semi-Detached37£193,000£2,471
Terraced4£140,000£1,871

10 years median price trend in Eakring & Ling Forest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eakring & Ling Forest.

All postcodes in Eakring & Ling Forest

NG183RZ

Sudbury Court

NG183JT

Little Barn Lane

NG183NF

Heathland Close

NG183JA

Budby Avenue

NG184GZ

Jersey Gardens

NG183GR

Hexham Close

NG183NN

Ling Forest Road

NG183HA

Carisbrooke Avenue

NG183JD

Little Barn Lane

NG183AA

Little Carter Lane

NG183JF

Bennett Avenue

NG183JU

Little Barn Gardens

NG184FE

Redcar Close

NG183HS

Briar Lane

NG183LD

Columbia Avenue

NG183PB

Springfield Close

NG183LU

Valmont Avenue

NG183DW

Northfield Close

NG183DL

Cheltenham Court

NG183FG

Kempton Road

NG183ND

Raylawn Street

NG183FP

The Bruntings

NG183GZ

Wharfedale Gardens

NG183FB

Cawthorne Way

NG183JQ

Teignmouth Avenue

NG183LT

Big Barn Lane

NG183PQ

Heather Way

NG183NG

Ling Forest Road

NG190FQ

Long Stoop Way

NG183JE

Little Barn Lane

NG183DU

Pump Hollow Lane

NG183DY

Lingwood Grove

NG183LW

Lingfield Close

NG183NQ

Ling Forest Road

NG183HB

Bradforth Avenue

NG183JB

Budby Avenue

NG183DZ

Burwood Avenue

NG183DA

Eakring Road

NG183PD

Derwent Avenue

NG183DB

Eakring Road

NG183NB

Moorland Way

NG183NS

Gorse Avenue

NG183LX

Brookvale Close

NG183NE

Raylawn Street

NG184HF

Southwell Road West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.