NG21 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Preston Road, 0.6km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Rainworth South & Blidworth ward and the Sherwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG21 0BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00144417 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON ROAD, NG21 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, NG21 0BB.
371
45
£ 37,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG21 0BB 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.
Area Character
NG21 0BB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0BB. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 130,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0BB has low crime rates — 38 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
The Python Hill Academy
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
Blidworth Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Go Local Extra0.6 km
- LloydsPharmacy0.6 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Social Action Hub0.7 km
- The Archer Public House0.5 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.5 km
- The Lurcher Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- China Rose0.7 km
- Cornwater Evergreens0.2 km
- Sam's Workplace0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.8 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.8 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar0.6 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield6.5 km
- Mansfield Station6.5 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Preston Road0.1 km
- Curzon Close0.1 km
- Rugby Road0.1 km
- Curzon Close0.1 km
- Cambridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210BB · Data under Open Government Licence