Birch Grove is in Mansfield and in Mansfield district. NG18 4JH 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 Birch Grove, Mansfield, NG18 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG18 4LH, NG18 4LB, NG18 4LL, NG18 4JQ, NG18 4JZ, NG18 4FA, NG18 4LA, NG18 4JG, NG18 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG18 4JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 12.2% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 61.8% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 38.5% | 42.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.4% | 19.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 30.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 97% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.6% | 95.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Grove has the 31st highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Berry Hill and the 77th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Birch Grove, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2025-02-25 | £330,345 |
| 51 Birch Grove, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2024-01-31 | £429,037 |
| 57 Birch Grove, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2023-09-28 | £381,258 |
| 18 Birch Grove, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2023-09-14 | £334,366 |
| 23 Birch Grove, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-04-29 | £318,420 |
NG18 4JH 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 4JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynndale Primary School Wynndale Drive , NG18 3NY | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynndale First School Wynndale Drive , NG18 3NY | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 3out of 4 | 805 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 | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Hall School and Sixth Form College Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Hall Upper School Stuart Avenue , Forest Town NG19 0AB | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunts School The Park , Park Avenue NG18 2AT | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunts Academy The Park , NG18 2AT | 2out of 4 | 3,138 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 | 641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Ridge Middle School Abbey Road , NG18 3AF | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Middle School Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 3,476 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 | 2,429 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 | 2,169 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DP | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Wood Hospital School Harlow Wood , NG18 4TH | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield 6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford High School West Hill Drive , West Bridgford NG18 1PL | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 598 yd | |
| Debs Diner | 1 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 849 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tree Inn | 245 Southwell Road West, Mansfield | 192 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Briar Lane, Mansfield | 332 yd | |
| Widecombe Fair | Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield | 378 yd | |
| Cuckoo Birch | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 888 yd | |
| Oak Tree Lane Leisure Centre | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellamy Food Store | Tuxford Court, Mansfield | 850 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 5 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 859 yd | |
| Chick King | 4 Ling Forest Court, Mansfield | 859 yd | |
| Barn Lane Chippy | 2a Crown Street, Mansfield | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Jubilee Way South, Mansfield | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Mansfield) BRIAR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| King George V Park Golf Course NORTH PARK | golf, grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Oak Tree Leisure Centre OAK TREE CENTRE OAK TREE CENTRE JUBILEE WAY SOUTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 810 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 | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.