NG21 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Preston Road, 0.5km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.
For families considering a move, NG21 0AQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 58.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00144424 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON ROAD, NG21 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, NG21 0AQ.
392
36
£ 37,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG21 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NG21 0AQ — age 36, 75% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 58.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0AQ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,000
14 sales · Mean £ 126,910
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0AQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Joseph Whitaker School
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
The Python Hill Academy
Blidworth Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- LloydsPharmacy0.9 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.7 km
- Social Action Hub0.6 km
- The Archer Public House0.1 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- China Rose0.6 km
- Cornwater Evergreens0.6 km
- Sam's Workplace0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.6 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.6 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar0.9 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield6.2 km
- Mansfield Station6.2 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Joseph Whitaker School0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Joseph Whitaker School0.1 km
- Oxford Close0.1 km
- Joseph Whitaker School Bus Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210AQ · Data under Open Government Licence