Postcode Analysis Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands

RAINWORTH WATER ROAD, NG21 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINWORTH WATER ROAD, NG21 0DT.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

277

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: NG21 0DT 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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

NG21 0DT is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £150,250 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG21 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Rainworth Water Road, 0.3km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.

For families considering a move, NG21 0DT represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00144428 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0DT. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

9 sales · Mean £ 128,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NG21 0DT has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

P

Lake View Primary and Nursery School

Good214 pupils0.0 km
S

The Joseph Whitaker School

Good1370 pupils0.3 km
P

The Python Hill Academy

Good321 pupils1.1 km
P

Heathlands Primary School

Good1.3 km
A

Dawn House School

Outstanding78 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Go Local Extra1.0 km
  • Thiviga Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.7 km
  • Social Action Hub0.5 km
  • The Archer Public House0.3 km
  • The Inkpot Partnership0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • China Rose0.4 km
  • Cornwater Evergreens0.9 km
  • Sam's Workplace0.6 km
  • Kashmir Restaurant0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fresh And Tasty0.4 km
  • Junction Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Carsons Peking Cantonese0.4 km
  • Taste of China0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mansfield5.8 km
  • Mansfield Station5.8 km
  • Mansfield Woodhouse7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Thoresby Road0.2 km
  • Thoresby Road0.2 km
  • Station Road Top0.3 km
  • St Peters Drive0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km