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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
41.53(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(-12%)
Shoplifting
9.77(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-14%)
Public order
4.75(-31%)
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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £184,250 in Rainworth & Blidworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainworth & Blidworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached47£245,000£2,965
Semi-Detached89£175,000£2,117
Terraced28£157,500£2,154

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

NG210RY

Hazel Court

NG210JE

Python Hill Road

NG210NJ

Will Scarlet Close

NG210DS

Thoresby Road

NG210FS

Webster Close

NG210HY

Denbigh Close

NG210QE

Cottage Close

NG210FP

Darricott Close

NG210HU

Brecon Close

NG210UJ

Rainworth South & Blidworth

NG210JD

Python Hill Road

NG210GY

The Fields

NG210JP

Sherwood Parade

NG210PH

Rainworth South & Blidworth

NG210FE

Crown Close

NG210AT

Rugby Road

NG210TY

Clare Hill

NG210PY

Surgery Lane

NG210AY

Cambridge Close

NG210JX

Kirklington Road

NG210JA

North Avenue

NG210DY

Thoresby Road

NG210TN

Oak Avenue

NG210TL

Oak Avenue

NG210FW

Jeacock Drive

NG210DT

Rainworth Water Road

NG210DZ

Thoresby Road

NG210ND

Ricket Lane

NG210LP

Sherwood Road

NG210LL

Hatfield Close

NG210PB

The Hay Fields

NG210FJ

Manton Close

NG210TQ

Dale Lane

NG210NS

Rigg Lane

NG210UD

Green Close

NG210JL

Little John Drive

NG210UQ

Swan Close

NG210SR

Thorney Abbey Road

NG210TZ

Mavis Wood Mews

NG210FQ

Green Bank

NG210PG

Warsop Lane

NG210TS

Hillside Walk

NG210PA

Haywood Oaks Lane

NG210FL

Allendale Road

NG210LN

Holbeck Way

NG210WJ

Nightjar Way

NG210DU

Rainworth Water Road

NG210FR

Hall Close

NG210BE

St Peters Drive

NG210JU

Cross Drive

NG210UR

Rainworth North & Rufford

NG210PR

New Road

NG210QL

Main Street

NG210SN

Park Avenue

NG210JW

Sherwood View

NG210LA

Kirklington Road

NG210HX

Cheddar Close

NG210GB

Philip Close

NG210DN

Pine Close

NG210GL

Ruby Grove

NG210HG

Rufford Avenue

NG210FH

Westbrook Drive

NG210QS

Claybank Villas

NG210BT

Rainworth North & Rufford

NG210QG

The Meadows

NG210QY

Keane Close

NG210RW

Saville Street

NG210JB

North Avenue

NG210TT

Kirby Close

NG210UN

Belle Vue Gardens

NG210JT

Top Street

NG210LS

Mansfield Road

NG210QH

Main Street

NG210TP

Haywood Oaks Lane

NG210GG

Emerald Grove

NG210PN

Mansfield Road

NG210LT

Blidworth Lane

NG210TB

Readwald Drive

NG210SX

Sherwood Avenue

NG210LY

Cross Lane

NG210SW

Park Avenue

NG210GE

Sapphire Close

NG210EB

Southwell Road East

NG210TU

Lynnes Close

NG210BJ

Churchfield Drive

NG210AP

Rochester Road

NG210FA

Opal Close

NG210LR

Mansfield Road

NG210TF

Dale Close

NG210JY

Kirklington Road

NG210UA

Haywood Oaks Lane

NG210BP

Rainworth North & Rufford

NG210RD

Belle Vue Lane

NG210PX

Main Street

NG210SA

Dale Lane

NG210QX

Windmill Way

NG210SQ

Appleton Road

NG210LU

Pasture Avenue

NG210AJ

Station Road

NG210QT

Forest View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.