NG21 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Close, 1.1km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Ransom Wood ward and the Mansfield constituency.
For families considering a move, NG21 0DF represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00143962 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, NG21 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, NG21 0DF.
280
50
£ 33,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 0DF — age 50, 88% ownership, 5% 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 down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0DF. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 149,790
Detached
£ 161,250
2 sales · Mean £ 161,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0DF has low crime rates — 21 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
Heathlands Primary School
Dawn House School
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
The Joseph Whitaker School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh And Tasty1.0 km
- Junction Fish Bar1.0 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.7 km
- Taste of China0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kashmir Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield4.8 km
- Mansfield Station4.9 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Helmsley Road0.1 km
- Farnsworth Avenue0.1 km
- Farnsworth Avenue0.2 km
- Helmsley Road0.2 km
- Blidworth Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210DF · Data under Open Government Licence