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About

Ling Forest is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of Mansfield, bordered by the A617 to the north and the open fields of the countryside to the east. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, primarily built from the 1990s onwards, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities are focused around the Oak Tree Lane area, which includes a large supermarket, a medical centre, and several smaller retail units serving the community's daily needs.

The ward contains significant green space, including the expansive Oak Tree Leisure Centre complex with its sports fields. A notable feature is the presence of the former Sherwood Colliery site, now largely reclaimed and integrated into the landscape, reflecting the area's transition from its mining past. Public transport links connect residents to Mansfield town centre and the railway station, while road access is provided via the A617 for travel towards the M1 motorway.

Area overview

On average Ling Forest has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ling Forest is £45,624 per year. There are 2 schools in Ling Forest: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ling Forest

Median price£228,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £290K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Ling Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £486,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ling Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£279,000£242
Semi-Detached19£195,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ling Forest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ling Forest.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£274,000£130,000
2017£167,500£130,000
2018£202,500£135,000
2019£222,500£141,500
2020£222,000£147,000
2021£253,000£165,000
2022£310,000£191,250
2023£275,000£182,750
2024£238,250£180,000
2025£284,000£190,000
2026£255,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ling Forest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ling Forest.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£176£143
2017£194£146
2018£170£152
2019£194£168
2020£190£167
2021£222£192
2022£246£214
2023£251£212
2024£239£220
2025£257£232
2026£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ling Forest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ling Forest 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 Ling Forest ward.

Local councillors

Nigel David Moxon

Ling Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Ling Forest

What is the average house price in Ling Forest?

The median sale price in Ling Forest is £228,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ling Forest?

Ling Forest has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ling Forest?

Ling Forest scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ling Forest sits around rank 19,256 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 Ling Forest?

The average household income in Ling Forest is around £45,624 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ling Forest?

Ling Forest is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nigel David Moxon (Conservative and Unionist Party).