Is NG21 0DQ a safe place to live?

Yes, NG21 0DQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 41 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NG21 0DQ?

The average property price in NG21 0DQ is currently around £415k.

What is the population of NG21 0DQ?

The population for the NG21 0DQ area is approximately 280 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mansfield, East Midlands

HELMSLEY ROAD, NG21 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELMSLEY ROAD, NG21 0DQ.

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10

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7/10

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6/10

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8/10

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2/10

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4/10

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2/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NG21 0DQ — age 50, 88% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG21 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Helmsley Road, 1.3km from Rainworth in Rainworth. Administratively it sits within Ransom Wood ward and the Mansfield constituency.

For serious buyers, NG21 0DQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for NG21 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00143962 (shared with 8 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 0DQ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian1.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

NG21 0DQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11

Violence and sexual offences10

Other theft3

Criminal damage and arson1

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Dawn House School

Outstanding78 pupils0.0 km

Heathlands Primary School

Good0.2 km

Lake View Primary and Nursery School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

The Joseph Whitaker School

Good1370 pupils1.6 km

St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield

Good223 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Kashmir Restaurant0.7 km
Forever Green Restaurant0.8 km
Mansfield Day Services Coffee Bar0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Carsons Peking Cantonese0.9 km
Taste of China0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Mansfield4.6 km
Mansfield Station4.7 km
Mansfield Woodhouse6.2 km

Bus Stops

Helmsley Road0.3 km
Helmsley Road0.3 km
Blidworth Lane0.3 km
Farnsworth Avenue0.4 km
Farnsworth Avenue0.4 km