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About

Farnsfield ward encompasses the village of Farnsfield along with the smaller settlements of Bilsthorpe and Kirklington. The area lies within the gently undulating landscape of the Sherwood Forest region, characterised by mixed farmland and patches of woodland. It functions primarily as a residential and agricultural community, with local services centred around its historic village cores.

A notable local landmark is the Maypole on the village green in Farnsfield, a traditional focal point for community events. The ward's economy has historical ties to agriculture and, in Bilsthorpe, former mining operations. The surrounding network of rural lanes and public footpaths provides access to the countryside, including areas of the wider Sherwood Forest.

Area overview

On average Farnsfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnsfield is £53,787 per year. There are 1 schools in Farnsfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnsfield is home to around 3,216 people, with a population density of about 168.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnsfield Population
3,216
Population density
168.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.35(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.95(-41%)
Burglary
5.29(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-37%)
Other theft
3.42(-40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,054
94.99%
Other White
54
1.68%
Indian
19
0.59%
Chinese
15
0.47%
Irish
14
0.44%
Total population: 3,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
41.89%
Level 3 (A level)
475
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
340
12.88%
No qualifications
327
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
196
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 2,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
646
46.91%
Owns with a mortgage
463
33.62%
Social rents from council
118
8.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
5.01%
Other forms of private rent
31
2.25%
Total households: 1,377

Property prices in Farnsfield

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Farnsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£275,000
Detached28£485,000
Terraced3£180,000

10 years median price trend in Farnsfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnsfield.

All postcodes in Farnsfield

NG228WN

Browns Court

NG228JB

Mansfield Road

NG228JD

Old Rufford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.