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NG21 0GY

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Rainworth North & Rufford

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Detailed insights for NG21 0GY

Overview

Postcode NG21 0GY is located in a rural town, within the Rainworth North & Rufford ward of Newark and Sherwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rainworth & Blidworth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainworth & Blidworth is £45,435 per year. The nearest station is Mansfield, about 4.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Rainworth & Blidworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,517 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Rainworth & Blidworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rainworth & Blidworth is £45,435 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from NG21 0GY.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainworth & Blidworth near NG21 0GY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mansfield located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
567
Population density
107 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
120.49(+250%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.44(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.44(-15%)
Public order
11.66(+68%)
Drugs
7.77(+167%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
519
91.37%
Other White
27
4.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.23%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.53%
Arab
3
0.53%
Total population: 568

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
96
23.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
22.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
76
18.81%
No qualifications
60
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
97
45.12%
Other social rented
38
17.67%
Owns outright
29
13.49%
Shared ownership
25
11.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
9.3%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Rainworth North & Rufford

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £248K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Rainworth North & Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainworth North & Rufford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£255,000£289
Semi-Detached34£180,000£207
Terraced13£140,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainworth North & Rufford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainworth North & Rufford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,000£101,975£122,475
2017£205,000£121,500£76,500
2018£175,000£118,000£100,000
2019£190,500£130,000£90,000
2020£205,000£130,000£115,000
2021£260,000£140,000£120,000
2022£245,000£162,750£140,625
2023£245,000£162,500£135,000
2024£247,500£160,000£150,000
2025£240,500£180,000£146,500
2026£270,000£177,500£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainworth North & Rufford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainworth North & Rufford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£124£118
2017£189£133£129
2018£189£143£151
2019£199£158£147
2020£214£145£162
2021£227£176£135
2022£276£193£164
2023£263£190£206
2024£255£206£190
2025£275£194£192
2026£291£231£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainworth North & Rufford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainworth North & Rufford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG21 0GY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG21 0GY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026130, Rufford Avenue, Mansfield, NG21 0LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
19 Dec 2025138, Rufford Avenue, Mansfield, NG21 0LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
17 Oct 2025124, Rufford Avenue, Mansfield, NG21 0LBTerracedFreehold£170,000
25 Jul 202599, Rufford Avenue, Mansfield, NG21 0LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
27 Feb 20269, Birch Avenue, Mansfield, NG21 0LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000

Schools

In the NG21 0GY postcode area, located within Rainworth & Blidworth, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG21 0GY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Python Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miSecondaryThe Joseph Whitaker SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryLake View Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG21 0GY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG21 0GY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisHolmwood Road, Newark and Sherwood, NG21 0JXWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG21 0GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Penny

Rainworth North & Rufford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Linda Mary Joan Tift

Rainworth North & Rufford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Michelle Welsh

Sherwood Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNewark and SherwoodE07000175
Parliamentary ConstituencySherwood ForestE14001471
ParishRainworthE04007937
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rainworth & BlidworthE02005898
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newark and Sherwood 006AE01028296
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced2011-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NG21 0GY

Is NG21 0GY (Rainworth & Blidworth) safe?

The area around NG21 0GY records about 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NG21 0GY?

The median sale price around NG21 0GY in Rainworth & Blidworth is £190,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG21 0GY?

There are 3 schools close to NG21 0GY, including The Python Hill Academy (Good), The Joseph Whitaker School (Good) and Lake View Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG21 0GY?

NG21 0GY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,517 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG21 0GY (Rainworth & Blidworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sherwood Forest covering NG21 0GY is Michelle Welsh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Claire Penny (Labour Party) and Linda Mary Joan Tift (Labour Party).

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