Windmill Lane is in Mansfield and in Mansfield district. NG18 2AL is located in the Carr Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mansfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG18 2AP, NG18 2AR, NG18 2AJ, NG18 2BY, NG18 2AG, NG18 2AX, NG18 2AT, NG18 2FE, NG18 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG18 2AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.7% | 36.1% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 44.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 39.1% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 21.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 12% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 31.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 88.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 88.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 132.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Carr Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Carr Bank and the 90th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Windmill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2025-09-29 | £156,500 |
| 3 Windmill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,995 | 2017-07-11 | £189,459 |
| Oak Cottage Windmill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-01-26 | £208,316 |
| The Croft Windmill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-01-09 | £260,956 |
| The Croft Windmill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2000-05-26 | £265,163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Primary Academy Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy Rosemary Street , NG19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School & Nursery St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG | 2out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary School Church Hill Avenue , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asquith Primary School Asquith Street , NG18 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunts Academy The Park , NG18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | 2out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samworth Church Academy Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAL Alternative Provision School 6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD | - not rated | 318 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saville House School 11 Church Street , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8AH | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Teahouse | Windmill Lane, Mansfield | 73 yd | |
| REAL Alternative Provision School | 6 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield | 365 yd | |
| Body & Soul Gym - Legends Bar | 2a Handley Arcade, Mansfield | 584 yd | |
| Yums & Bean | 12 Handley Arcade, Mansfield | 588 yd | |
| Hungrilla Burger Restaurant | 69 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andwhynot & Canvas | 62 Leeming Street, Mansfield | 518 yd | |
| The Palace Theatre | Leeming Street, Mansfield | 528 yd | |
| Playground | 37 Leeming Street, Mansfield | 542 yd | |
| Bowl In Hand | 43 Leeming Street, Mansfield | 542 yd | |
| The Cheeky Monkey | 2 Handley Arcade, Mansfield | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield | 364 yd | |
| Prima Pizza | 47-49 Leeming Street, Mansfield | 507 yd | |
| King Kebab | 50 Leeming Street, Mansfield | 528 yd | |
| Chick King | 48 Leeming Street, Mansfield | 528 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 45d Leeming Street, Mansfield | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 10-14 West Gate, Mansfield | 724 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | 40 West Gate, Mansfield | 724 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Leeming Lane South, Mansfield Woodhouse | 758 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Leeming Lane South, Mansfield Woodhouse | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Bank Park Bath Lane | tennis courts | 127 yd |
| The Brunts Academy THE PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Body & Soul 2A 2A HANDLEY ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Bridge Street Methodist Church BRIDGE STREET METHODIST CHURCH BRIDGE STREET METHODIST CHURCH BRIDGE STREET | 705 yd | |
| Mansfield Primary Academy NEWGATE LANE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| River Maun Recreation Centre Football Pitch HAZEL BANK | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| River Maun Recreation Centre BARRINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Mansfield Leisure Centre (Closed) Chesterfield Road South | squash courts | 892 yd |
| Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre WESTDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy ROSEMARY STREET | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.