NG21 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Rochester Road, 0.6km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00176789 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCHESTER ROAD, NG21 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER ROAD, NG21 0AP.
357
32
£ 37,100 /yr
59%
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
NG21 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0AP. The average age is 31.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,500
4 sales · Mean £ 148,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0AP has low crime rates — 27 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
Blidworth Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Go Local Extra1.0 km
- LloydsPharmacy1.0 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.8 km
- Social Action Hub0.7 km
- The Archer Public House0.2 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.8 km
- The Lurcher Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- China Rose0.7 km
- Cornwater Evergreens0.5 km
- Sam's Workplace0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.7 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.8 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar1.0 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield6.2 km
- Mansfield Station6.3 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Joseph Whitaker School0.2 km
- Oxford Close0.2 km
- Joseph Whitaker School0.2 km
- Joseph Whitaker School Bus Park0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210AP · Data under Open Government Licence