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About

Rufford ward is located in the northwest of Mansfield, bordering the A617 to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates. It includes the neighbourhoods of Oak Tree Lane and parts of Forest Town, with local amenities centred around retail parks and supermarkets that serve the community's day-to-day needs.

The ward contains the expansive Berry Hill Park, a large green space with sports pitches, woodlands, and a former mining memorial. The area's layout and community facilities reflect its development in the latter half of the 20th century. Public transport links provide connections towards Mansfield town centre and neighbouring areas.

Area overview

On average Rufford has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rufford is £38,792 per year. There are 1 schools in Rufford: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rufford

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £240K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £208 per square foot) in Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rufford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£259,000£247
Semi-Detached11£192,500£205
Terraced4£127,500£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rufford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rufford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£83,000£78,000
2017£162,500£107,500£76,000
2018£173,000£110,000£103,625
2019£171,750£130,000£115,000
2020£205,000£147,500£84,000
2021£192,000£163,750£141,500
2022£228,750£156,500£120,000
2023£213,500£180,000£92,500
2024£230,000£160,000£145,000
2025£272,500£185,000£130,000
2026£253,000£220,000£113,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rufford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rufford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£91£86
2017£167£118£98
2018£170£117£132
2019£181£141£102
2020£193£135£96
2021£201£172£141
2022£238£170£144
2023£235£183£100
2024£254£172£190
2025£241£208£149
2026£285£203£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rufford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rufford 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 Rufford ward.

Local councillors

Barry Answer

Rufford - Elected 4 May 2023

Mansfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Rufford

What is the average house price in Rufford?

The median sale price in Rufford is £192,500 (about £208 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rufford?

Rufford has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rufford?

Rufford scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rufford sits around rank 9,652 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 Rufford?

The average household income in Rufford is around £38,792 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rufford?

Rufford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Barry Answer (Mansfield Independents).