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Newlands Forest Town

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Crime
LowHigh

About

Newlands Forest Town ward lies on the eastern edge of Mansfield, bordered by open countryside and woodland. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces integrated between homes. The ward's name is derived from the substantial area of community woodland, Newlands Forest, which provides walking trails and a natural boundary to the urban area.

A central feature is the large Newlands Leisure Centre, which serves as a local hub for sports and recreation. The residential streets are quiet, with local shopping facilities concentrated along the main routes connecting to Mansfield town centre. The topography is gently sloping, with some streets offering views across the surrounding fields. This ward functions as a settled residential suburb with direct access to both town amenities and rural footpaths.

Area overview

On average Newlands Forest Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newlands Forest Town is £45,935 per year. There are 2 schools in Newlands Forest Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Newlands Forest Town

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £295K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Newlands Forest Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newlands Forest Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£320,000£274
Semi-Detached26£161,250£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newlands Forest Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newlands Forest Town.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£221,500£122,500
2017£302,500£106,000
2018£245,000£100,400
2019£330,000£120,000
2020£215,000£127,000
2021£315,000£135,000
2022£229,995£162,500
2023£268,495£185,498
2024£265,995£172,498
2025£292,498£170,000
2026£357,500£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newlands Forest Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newlands Forest Town.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£165£142
2017£168£121
2018£221£120
2019£162£139
2020£238£138
2021£210£151
2022£281£203
2023£255£226
2024£267£240
2025£269£219
2026£279£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newlands Forest Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local councillors

Sid Walker

Newlands Forest Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Mansfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Newlands Forest Town

What is the average house price in Newlands Forest Town?

The median sale price in Newlands Forest Town is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Newlands Forest Town?

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

How deprived is Newlands Forest Town?

Newlands Forest Town scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newlands Forest Town sits around rank 12,734 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 Newlands Forest Town?

The average household income in Newlands Forest Town is around £45,935 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newlands Forest Town?

Newlands Forest Town is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sid Walker (Mansfield Independents).