Sandy Lane is in Mansfield and in Mansfield district. NG18 2LS is located in the Eakring electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mansfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG18 2LR, NG18 2QF, NG18 2PB, NG18 2QA, NG18 2LP, NG18 2LW, NG18 2QD, NG18 2LN, NG18 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG18 2LS is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 47.1% | 44.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 55.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG18 2LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 49.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 21.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 20% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.7% | 32.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 21.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around NG18 2LS this area, 36.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 36.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.5% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 6.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 92.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 87.7% | 85.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 84.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Carr Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Carr Bank and the 116th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Sandy Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-03-25 | £82,744 |
| 104 Sandy Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-09-04 | £85,383 |
| 158 Sandy Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2011-05-06 | £100,362 |
| 158 Sandy Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2001-07-27 | £86,379 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Primary Academy Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Asquith Primary School Asquith Street , NG18 3DG | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School & Nursery St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG | 2out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Stuart Avenue , NG19 0AB | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherley Primary School Heatherley Drive , Forest Town NG19 0PY | 3out of 4 | 1,195 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 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samworth Church Academy Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | 2out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 3,182 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 | 2,962 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 | 880 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 | 2,028 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saville House School 11 Church Street , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8AH | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 2,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bean's Coffee Bar | 163 Newgate Lane, Mansfield | 130 yd | |
| Rico's | 31 Pecks Hill, Mansfield | 387 yd | |
| Canton Takeaway | 1a Ravensdale Road, Mansfield | 515 yd | |
| Modhu Mitha | 11-15 Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield | 652 yd | |
| Sure Start | Sanders Avenue, Mansfield | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 57 Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield | 555 yd | |
| The Pop Inn | 25 Newgate Lane, Mansfield | 591 yd | |
| Reindeer Inn | 17 Southwell Road West, Mansfield | 651 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 35 Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield | 654 yd | |
| Smith Street Social Club | 2-4 Smith Street, Mansfield | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Pizza Mansfield | 153 Newgate Lane, Mansfield | 150 yd | |
| Papillon Pizza and Kebab | 145 Newgate Lane, Mansfield | 184 yd | |
| Sues Fish Bar | 4 Skerry Hill, Mansfield | 221 yd | |
| Mings Cuisine Ltd | 131 Newgate Lane, Mansfield | 258 yd | |
| King Chef | 70 Sandy Lane, Mansfield | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Shop | 33 Midworth Street, Mansfield | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Primary Academy NEWGATE LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| River Maun Recreation Centre BARRINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| River Maun Recreation Centre Football Pitch HAZEL BANK | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Bridge Street Methodist Church BRIDGE STREET METHODIST CHURCH BRIDGE STREET METHODIST CHURCH BRIDGE STREET | 773 yd | |
| Carr Bank Park Bath Lane | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Samworth Church Academy SHERWOOD HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Race Course Park Epsom Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Body & Soul 2A 2A HANDLEY ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| The Brunts Academy THE PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Samworth Church Academy (Closed) Sherwood Hall Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.