Waterson Avenue is in Mansfield and in Mansfield district. NG18 4JG 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 Waterson Avenue, Mansfield, NG18 4JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG18 4JQ, NG18 4LL, NG18 4HJ, NG18 4HW, NG18 4JE, NG18 4JY, NG18 4JF, NG18 4JZ, NG18 4HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG18 4JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 52% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.4% 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 | 13.5% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.3% | 72.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 28.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.7% | 37.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 42.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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% | 16.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 33.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 93.4% | 95.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 96% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterson Avenue was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterson Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Berry Hill and the 153rd highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Waterson Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2020-06-25 | £342,451 |
| 6 Waterson Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-08-07 | £340,847 |
| 1A Waterson Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-02-17 | £352,741 |
| 1 Waterson Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-12-07 | £280,250 |
| 1 Waterson Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2004-03-01 | £347,572 |
NG18 4JG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG18 4JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill First and Nursery School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE First School Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Hall School and Sixth Form College Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Hall Upper School Stuart Avenue , Forest Town NG19 0AB | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunts School The Park , Park Avenue NG18 2AT | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunts Academy The Park , NG18 2AT | 2out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Middle School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Ridge Middle School Abbey Road , NG18 3AF | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Middle School Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,221 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 | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DP | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Wood Hospital School Harlow Wood , NG18 4TH | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Elms, Portland College , Nottingham Road NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield 6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mansfield Community Association | Bellamy Road, Mansfield | 611 yd | |
| Debs Diner | 1 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tree Inn | 245 Southwell Road West, Mansfield | 402 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Briar Lane, Mansfield | 547 yd | |
| Widecombe Fair | Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellamy Food Store | Tuxford Court, Mansfield | 726 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 5 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 1,081 yd | |
| Chick King | 4 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park Golf Course NORTH PARK | golf, grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Mansfield) BRIAR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Berry Hill Track Litchfield Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Oak Tree Leisure Centre OAK TREE CENTRE OAK TREE CENTRE JUBILEE WAY SOUTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,032 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.