Postcode Analysis Mansfield, East Midlands

ACORN BUSINESS PARK, NG18 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN BUSINESS PARK, NG18 1EX.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG18 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NG18 1EX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG18 1EX is an up-and-coming urban area on Acorn Business Park, 1.2km from Bleak Hills in Mansfield. Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the Mansfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NG18 1EX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (235 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NG18 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00176813 (shared with 140 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG18 1EX. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NG18 1EX are high at 235 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting305
Violence and sexual offences185
Anti-social behaviour172
Public order54
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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King Edward Primary School & Nursery

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.5 km
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Mansfield Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Sutton Road Primary School

Good620 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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High Oakham Primary School

Good470 pupils1.3 km
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The Brunts Academy

Inadequate1471 pupils1.4 km
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Asquith Primary School

Good326 pupils1.5 km
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Wainwright Primary Academy

Requires Improvement384 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Bowl In Hand0.7 km
  • Dusk0.7 km
  • The Palace Theatre0.7 km
  • The Stag and Pheasant0.7 km
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Gharib Express0.7 km
  • Good Earth0.8 km
  • Barracuda Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Flame Pizza and Kebab0.6 km
  • King Kebab0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Boots Butchers0.7 km
  • Mansfield Express0.7 km
  • Moldova SY Ltd0.7 km
  • Monsoon Foods LTD0.9 km
  • Salon Services Ltd Health Food Shop0.9 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Beacon Centre0.8 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Dunelm Mill Pausa Coffee shop0.3 km
  • East Midlands Vocational Academy0.4 km
  • Snowflakes Desserts0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Food Warehouse0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Midland Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mansfield Station0.3 km
  • Mansfield0.4 km
  • Mansfield Woodhouse2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishop Street0.1 km
  • Bishop Street0.1 km
  • Bishop Street0.1 km
  • Commercial Gate0.2 km
  • Mansfield Rail Station0.2 km