Forest Road is in Mansfield and in Ashfield district. NG18 4BY is located in the Kings Walk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mansfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest Road, Mansfield, NG18 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG18 4DL, NG18 4BX, NG18 4DN, NG18 4DD, NG18 4BF, NG18 2RS, NG18 4DA, NG18 2RD, NG18 4DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG18 4BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.6% | 34.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 43% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 49% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 29.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.7% | 20.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 27.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96% | 93.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 93.4% | 90% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Berry Hill and the 145th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-26 | £181,754 |
| 13 Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-16 | £185,184 |
| 15 Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-04 | £256,436 |
| 47 Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-06-24 | £287,476 |
| 65B Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-05-30 | £284,984 |
NG18 4BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Primary School & Nursery St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG | 2out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Primary School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Primary Academy Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Asquith Primary School Asquith Street , NG18 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Road Primary School Moor Lane , NG18 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samworth Church Academy Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | 2out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 4,278 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 | 1,767 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 | 1,433 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 | 1,532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saville House School 11 Church Street , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8AH | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COCO | 123 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 498 yd | |
| AnnRic | 78 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 632 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 639 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 162 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 639 yd | |
| Waterlily Restaurant | 128 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Taps Ltd | 1 Stella Street, Mansfield | 342 yd | |
| Cavendish Social Club | 22 Cavendish Street, Mansfield | 345 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | 151 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 541 yd | |
| Oakham Suite | 155 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 541 yd | |
| Transylvania Tavern | Broxtowe Drive, Mansfield | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chick-Inn | 55-57 Littleworth, Mansfield | 362 yd | |
| Princess Garden Chinese and Cantonese Takeaway | 61-63 Littleworth, Mansfield | 375 yd | |
| FELLAS FISH&KEBAB | 145 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 541 yd | |
| Spice of Canton | 143 Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 541 yd | |
| Fresko | 2 Madeline Court, Mansfield | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Nottingham Road, Mansfield | 639 yd | |
| Fresh Shop | 33 Midworth Street, Mansfield | 908 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Station Street, Mansfield | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Primary And Nursery School ST. ANDREWS STREET | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Mansfield) NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Water Meadows Swimming & Fitness Complex TITCHFIELD PARK TITCHFIELD PARK BATH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| Pure Gym (Mansfield) Mansfield Leisure Park Mansfield Leisure Park Nottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Fitness Flex Mansfield PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Mansfield Town Fc (One Call Stadium) ONE CALL STADIUM ONE CALL STADIUM QUARRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| High Oakham Primary School NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Mansfield) UNIT 1-2 UNIT 1-2 MIDLAND WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Bridge Street Methodist Church BRIDGE STREET METHODIST CHURCH BRIDGE STREET METHODIST CHURCH BRIDGE STREET | 1,003 yd | |
| Mansfield Primary Academy NEWGATE LANE | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 185.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.