Postcode Analysis Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NG21 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, NG21 0AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

371

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG21 0AX 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NG21 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

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

NG21 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Cambridge Road, 0.7km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG21 0AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00144417 (shared with 20 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 0AX. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,500

11 sales · Mean £ 160,954

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

NG21 0AX 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Joseph Whitaker School

Good1370 pupils0.5 km
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The Python Hill Academy

Good321 pupils0.7 km
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Lake View Primary and Nursery School

Good214 pupils0.8 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 Extra0.7 km
  • LloydsPharmacy0.7 km
  • Thiviga Food And Wine0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
  • Social Action Hub0.7 km
  • The Archer Public House0.5 km
  • The Inkpot Partnership0.6 km
  • The Lurcher Public House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • China Rose0.8 km
  • Cornwater Evergreens0.1 km
  • Sam's Workplace0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fresh And Tasty0.8 km
  • Junction Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Rainworth Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mansfield6.5 km
  • Mansfield Station6.6 km
  • Mansfield Woodhouse8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Road0.1 km
  • Rugby Road0.1 km
  • Curzon Close0.1 km
  • Cambridge Road0.2 km
  • Cambridge Road0.2 km