Postcode Analysis Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands

PRESTON ROAD, NG21 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, NG21 0AQ.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG21 0AQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NG21 0AQ — age 36, 75% ownership, 18% 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 up 58.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG21 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Preston Road, 0.5km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.

For families considering a move, NG21 0AQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 58.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00144424 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0AQ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 122,000

14 sales · Mean £ 126,910

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

NG21 0AQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour20
Other crime10
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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The Joseph Whitaker School

Good1370 pupils0.1 km
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Lake View Primary and Nursery School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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The Python Hill Academy

Good321 pupils1.0 km
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Blidworth Oaks Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • LloydsPharmacy0.9 km
  • Thiviga Food And Wine0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.7 km
  • Social Action Hub0.6 km
  • The Archer Public House0.1 km
  • The Inkpot Partnership0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • China Rose0.6 km
  • Cornwater Evergreens0.6 km
  • Sam's Workplace0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fresh And Tasty0.6 km
  • Junction Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Rainworth Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Carsons Peking Cantonese0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mansfield6.2 km
  • Mansfield Station6.2 km
  • Mansfield Woodhouse7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Joseph Whitaker School0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Joseph Whitaker School0.1 km
  • Oxford Close0.1 km
  • Joseph Whitaker School Bus Park0.2 km