NG21 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Oxford Close, 0.5km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.
For families considering a move, NG21 0AZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00144424 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD CLOSE, NG21 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD CLOSE, NG21 0AZ.
392
36
£ 37,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG21 0AZ 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.
Area Character
NG21 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0AZ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 135,250
8 sales · Mean £ 131,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0AZ has low crime rates — 40 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 Extra0.7 km
- LloydsPharmacy0.7 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Social Action Hub0.6 km
- The Archer Public House0.3 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.5 km
- The Lurcher Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- China Rose0.6 km
- Cornwater Evergreens0.3 km
- Sam's Workplace0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.6 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.6 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar0.7 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield6.3 km
- Mansfield Station6.4 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Close0.1 km
- Preston Road0.1 km
- Curzon Close0.2 km
- Curzon Close0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210AZ · Data under Open Government Licence