NG21 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Southwell Road East, 0.2km from Rainworth in Newark and Sherwood. Administratively it sits within Rainworth North & Rufford ward and the Sherwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00144171 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWELL ROAD EAST, NG21 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWELL ROAD EAST, NG21 0BL.
413
46
£ 37,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG21 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NG21 0BL's 67% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG21 0BL. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 152,250
5 sales · Mean £ 146,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG21 0BL has low crime rates — 35 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
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
The Joseph Whitaker School
The Python Hill Academy
Dawn House School
Heathlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- LloydsPharmacy0.8 km
- Thiviga Food And Wine0.7 km
- Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rainworth Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Social Action Hub0.2 km
- The Archer Public House0.6 km
- The Inkpot Partnership0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- China Rose0.1 km
- Cornwater Evergreens1.0 km
- Sam's Workplace0.7 km
- Kashmir Restaurant0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.0 km
- Junction Fish Bar0.0 km
- Rainworth Fish Bar0.8 km
- Carsons Peking Cantonese0.2 km
- Taste of China0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mansfield5.8 km
- Mansfield Station5.8 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwell Road East0.0 km
- Southwell Road East0.1 km
- South Avenue0.2 km
- Pumping Station0.2 km
- South Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG210BL · Data under Open Government Licence