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Rainworth & Blidworth

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About

Rainworth is a former mining village situated west of Mansfield, with residential streets extending into surrounding woodland. The area retains a practical layout, with local shops and services concentrated along Southwell Road East. Nearby Rainworth Water forms a linear park through the settlement, providing green space along its course.

Blidworth lies to the north, another ex-mining community set on the edge of Sherwood Forest. Its centre is marked by a village green and a traditional stone cross. The area is known for the annual 'Dressing of the Wells' ceremony, a custom that sees local springs decorated with elaborate pictorial designs created from natural materials.

Area overview

On average Rainworth & Blidworth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainworth & Blidworth is £45,435 per year. There are 4 schools in Rainworth & Blidworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rainworth & Blidworth is home to around 11,365 people, with a population density of about 464.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainworth & Blidworth Population
11,365
Population density
464.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.92(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.25(+5%)
Shoplifting
12.67(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-15%)
Public order
4.58(-34%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,745
94.53%
Other White
267
2.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
59
0.52%
African
50
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.3%
Total population: 11,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,088
22.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,052
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,795
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,522
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,022
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 9,297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,720
34.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,672
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
638
12.93%
Social rents from council
404
8.18%
Other social rented
340
6.89%
Total households: 4,936

Property prices in Rainworth & Blidworth

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Rainworth & Blidworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainworth & Blidworth 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 Rainworth & Blidworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£240,000
Semi-Detached83£170,000
Terraced28£152,000

10 years median price trend in Rainworth & Blidworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainworth & Blidworth.

All postcodes in Rainworth & Blidworth

NG210JS

Garden Avenue

NG210UU

Rainworth South & Blidworth

NG210JJ

Little John Drive

NG210WG

Nightjar Way

NG210JL

Little John Drive

NG210TP

Haywood Oaks Lane

NG210JR

Kirklington Road

NG210QS

Claybank Villas

NG210TJ

Oak Avenue

NG210WN

Linnet Drive

NG210FA

Opal Close

NG210LW

Beverley Close

NG210LY

Cross Lane

NG210RF

Aberconway Street

NG210UE

Boundary Court

NG210BE

St Peters Drive

NG210BT

Rainworth North & Rufford

NG210DT

Rainworth Water Road

NG210GD

John Barrow Close

NG210JF

Python Hill Road

NG210LB

Rufford Avenue

NG210PB

The Hay Fields

NG210PP

New Close

NG210TQ

Dale Lane

NG210TU

Lynnes Close

NG210AY

Cambridge Close

NG210SL

Boundary Crescent

NG210SU

Dale Lane

NG210AX

Cambridge Road

NG210EZ

Southwell Road East

NG210FW

Jeacock Drive

NG210HT

Holmwood Road

NG210JW

Sherwood View

NG210NS

Rigg Lane

NG210PA

Haywood Oaks Lane

NG210QP

Fishpool Road

NG210QQ

Field Lane

NG210QX

Windmill Way

NG210UB

Farr Way

NG210AP

Rochester Road

NG210AU

Rugby Road

NG210HG

Rufford Avenue

NG210PD

Haywood Oaks Lane

NG210FF

Diamond Avenue

NG210FJ

Manton Close

NG210FN

Derwent Close

NG210JG

The Square

NG210JY

Kirklington Road

NG210PU

Dale Lane

NG210TT

Kirby Close

NG210HN

Forest Close

NG210RA

Mansfield Road

NG210SE

The Crescent

NG210TH

Beech Grove

NG210EY

Woodpecker Drive

NG210QU

Kirks Croft

NG210SJ

Forest Road

NG184TF

Lindhurst

NG210QA

Beck Lane

NG210SA

Dale Lane

NG210AJ

Station Road

NG210JH

South Avenue

NG210ND

Ricket Lane

NG210TS

Hillside Walk

NG210QR

Rock Terrace

NG210TN

Oak Avenue

NG210FZ

The Hollies

NG210GG

Emerald Grove

NG210TG

Dale Lane

NG210TA

Crewe Close

NG210LJ

Sherwood Road

NG210QB

Beck Crescent

NG210TY

Clare Hill

NG210WJ

Nightjar Way

NG210DS

Thoresby Road

NG210GH

Amethyst Close

NG210LA

Kirklington Road

NG210PX

Main Street

NG210AQ

Preston Road

NG210BA

Preston Road

NG210FL

Allendale Road

NG210LF

Rufford Avenue

NG210RP

Saville Street

NG210UN

Belle Vue Gardens

NG210WP

Woodlark Close

NG210BD

Whittaker Road

NG210FP

Darricott Close

NG210JU

Cross Drive

NG210JX

Kirklington Road

NG210RR

Priory Road

NG210TD

Dukes Meadow

NG210EX

Bevan Close

NG210FY

Briar Close

NG210PW

New Lane

NG210RW

Saville Street

NG210TL

Oak Avenue

NG210BS

Birchwood Park Homes

NG210LP

Sherwood Road

NG210RT

Burma Road

NG210JZ

Kirklington Road

Data Sources

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