NG16 6LZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kirkstead in South Normanton and Pinxton. Administratively it sits within Pinxton ward and the Bolsover constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG16 6LZ is 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NG16 6LZ are sourced from Output Area E00098625 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG16 6LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG16 6LZ.
271
49
£ 40,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG16 6LZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in NG16 6LZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG16 6LZ. The average age is 48.9. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG16 6LZ 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
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Pinxton Nursery School
John King Infant Academy
Longwood Infant Academy
Frederick Gent School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Pinxton Pharmacy0.3 km
- One Stop Pinxton0.5 km
- The Farm Gate0.4 km
- Town Street Stores0.8 km
- Wharf Aquatics Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pinxton Welfare Social Club0.4 km
- The Boat Inn0.9 km
- The Headstocks0.4 km
- The Hop0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Brookhill Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Blue Pearl Fishbar0.3 km
- HK970.4 km
- Venezia Pizza0.4 km
- The Great Wall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.4 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield4.7 km
- Sutton Parkway6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Close0.1 km
- Oak Close0.1 km
- Hawthorne Road0.1 km
- Hawthorne Road0.1 km
- King Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG166LZ · Data under Open Government Licence