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.
ACORN BUSINESS PARK, NG18 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN BUSINESS PARK, NG18 1EX.
304
33
£ 35,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG18 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
Mansfield Primary Academy
Sutton Road Primary School
St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy
High Oakham Primary School
The Brunts Academy
Asquith Primary School
Wainwright Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: NG181EX · Data under Open Government Licence