Dorset Way is in Mansfield and in Mansfield district. NG18 3HX is located in the Thompsons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mansfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorset Way, Mansfield, NG18 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG18 3HU, NG18 3HT, NG18 4LG, NG18 4LF, NG18 3RZ, NG18 3RU, NG18 3GZ, NG18 3RY, NG18 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG18 3HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG18 3HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.5% | 13% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 71.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.2% | 39.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 36.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 19.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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 | 19.9% | 18.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 32.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 95.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Way was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dorset Way has the 19th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Berry Hill and the 131st lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dorset Way, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-11-07 | £212,790 |
| 5 Dorset Way, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2005-10-04 | £297,749 |
NG18 3HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG18 3HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynndale Primary School Wynndale Drive , NG18 3NY | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ling Forest Road , NG18 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | 2out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Jubilee Way North , NG18 3PJ | 1out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 2out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samworth Church Academy Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunts Academy The Park , NG18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Joseph Whitaker School Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG | 3out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garibaldi School Forest Town , NG19 0JX | 3out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | 2out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn House School Helmsley Road , Rainworth NG21 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| REAL Alternative Provision School 6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 3,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 476 yd | |
| Debs Diner | 1 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 508 yd | |
| South Mansfield Community Association | Bellamy Road, Mansfield | 721 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Oakleaf Close, Sherwood Oaks Business Park | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widecombe Fair | Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield | 170 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Briar Lane, Mansfield | 250 yd | |
| The Oak Tree Inn | 245 Southwell Road West, Mansfield | 313 yd | |
| Cuckoo Birch | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 476 yd | |
| Oak Tree Lane Leisure Centre | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 5 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 513 yd | |
| Chick King | 4 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 513 yd | |
| Barn Lane Chippy | 2a Crown Street, Mansfield | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 476 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 126 Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield | 897 yd | |
| Aldi | Oakleaf Close, Mansfield | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Leisure Centre OAK TREE CENTRE OAK TREE CENTRE JUBILEE WAY SOUTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Mansfield) BRIAR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| King George V Park Golf Course NORTH PARK | golf, grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Caddyshack Golf Centre JUBILEE WAY NORTH | golf | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.