NG21 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Thoresby Road, 0.3km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00176850 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORESBY ROAD, NG21 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORESBY ROAD, NG21 0DS.
256
46
£ 37,100 /yr
58%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG21 0DS spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0DS. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
7 sales · Mean £ 157,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0DS has low crime rates — 34 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
Heathlands Primary School
Dawn House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- LloydsPharmacy0.9 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.3 km
- Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
- Social Action Hub0.5 km
- The Archer Public House0.2 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- China Rose0.4 km
- Cornwater Evergreens0.7 km
- Sam's Workplace0.4 km
- Kashmir Restaurant0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.4 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.4 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar0.9 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.5 km
- Taste of China0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield5.9 km
- Mansfield Station6.0 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thoresby Road0.1 km
- Thoresby Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road Top0.2 km
- Joseph Whitaker School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210DS · Data under Open Government Licence