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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 low 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

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £266K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Holly Forest Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holly Forest Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£225,000£259
Terraced3£190,000£203
Semi-Detached6£179,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holly Forest Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holly Forest Town.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,000£119,000£122,000
2017£152,500£121,000£85,000
2018£172,000£124,950£135,000
2019£167,500£139,995£115,250
2020£183,500£134,000£130,000
2021£185,000£152,000£163,000
2022£226,500£200,000£145,000
2023£235,000£171,000£146,000
2024£215,000£183,500£178,000
2025£232,500£182,500£172,500
2026£225,000£262,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holly Forest Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holly Forest Town.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£124£122
2017£168£169£164
2018£197£179£176
2019£198£180£142
2020£195£171£161
2021£232£213£187
2022£244£191£203
2023£280£233£203
2024£247£232£165
2025£266£232£256
2026£240£234£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holly Forest Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holly Forest Town 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 Holly Forest Town ward.

Local councillors

Martin Wright

Holly Forest Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Mansfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Holly Forest Town

What is the average house price in Holly Forest Town?

The median sale price in Holly Forest Town is £216,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Holly Forest Town?

Holly Forest Town has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Holly Forest Town?

Holly Forest Town scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holly Forest Town sits around rank 26,280 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 Holly Forest Town?

The average household income in Holly Forest Town is around £45,852 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holly Forest Town?

Holly Forest Town is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martin Wright (Mansfield Independents).