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Forest Town & Newlands

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About

Forest Town & Newlands is a residential area in Mansfield, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The area features a range of properties, from older terraced homes to more modern developments, catering to different budgets. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

The nearby Newlands Park provides open space for recreation, while Forest Town Miners Welfare offers sports facilities. Public transport links connect the area to Mansfield town centre and surrounding regions. The community has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on convenience and accessibility.

Area overview

On average Forest Town & Newlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest Town & Newlands is £40,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Forest Town & Newlands: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forest Town & Newlands Population
11,427
Population density
2,485.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,548
92.32%
Other White
371
3.25%
Indian
76
0.67%
African
66
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.5%
Total population: 11,426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,909
40.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,740
36.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
585
12.35%
Social rents from council
238
5.02%
Other social rented
159
3.36%
Total households: 4,737

Property prices in Forest Town & Newlands

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Forest Town & Newlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Town & Newlands 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 Forest Town & Newlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached97£275,000
Semi-Detached62£176,000
Terraced10£165,000

10 years median price trend in Forest Town & Newlands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Town & Newlands.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.