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Holly Forest Town

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About

Holly Forest Town ward occupies the northwestern part of Mansfield, bordered by the A617 to the south and the open countryside of the Sherwood Forest region to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments. Its layout includes local shopping parades catering to daily needs and several community-focused green spaces integrated within the neighbourhoods.

The ward's identity is closely linked to the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest, with the distinctive Sherwood Observatory situated within its bounds. This active astronomical facility, housed in a former wartime radar station, is a local landmark. Transport links are provided by the A6075, connecting residents to Mansfield town centre and the wider road network, while footpaths offer access to the surrounding forest edges.

Area overview

On average Holly Forest Town has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. 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 Holly Forest Town is £45,852 per year. There are 1 schools in Holly Forest Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Holly Forest Town

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Holly Forest Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holly Forest Town 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 Holly Forest Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£240,000
Semi-Detached9£178,000
Terraced1£155,000

10 years median price trend in Holly Forest Town

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.