NG21 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Rugby Road, 0.6km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.
For families considering a move, NG21 0AU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00144420 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUGBY ROAD, NG21 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUGBY ROAD, NG21 0AU.
307
43
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG21 0AU 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.
Area Character
NG21 0AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0AU. The average age is 43.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
8 sales · Mean £ 144,500
Terraced
£ 121,000
1 sales · Mean £ 121,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0AU has low crime rates — 33 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
The Python Hill Academy
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
Blidworth Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Go Local Extra0.6 km
- LloydsPharmacy0.6 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Social Action Hub0.6 km
- The Archer Public House0.5 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.5 km
- The Lurcher Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- China Rose0.7 km
- Cornwater Evergreens0.2 km
- Sam's Workplace0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.7 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.7 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar0.6 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield6.4 km
- Mansfield Station6.5 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Curzon Close0.0 km
- Curzon Close0.1 km
- Preston Road0.1 km
- Rugby Road0.1 km
- Oxford Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210AU · Data under Open Government Licence