Western Close, Mansfield, NG18 5GA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG18 5GA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	50.4%	48.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	49.6%	51.2%	1.6%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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 5GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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	28.4%	28.4%	0.0%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	58.8%	4.4%	44.2%	14.6%
Separated	2.7%	1%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.8%	7.4%	-3.4%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	3.7%	4.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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	44.8%	49.3%	4.5%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	42.2%	34.5%	-7.7%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	10.9%	12.7%	1.8%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.2%	14.9%	-1.3%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	11.1%	-6.1%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	13.5%	-4.4%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.1%	0.4%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	21.6%	4.4%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	32.1%	6.8%	33.8%	-1.7%
Other	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.8%	91.1%	-4.7%	81.4%	9.7%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	96.3%	89.3%	-7.0%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	1.1%	4.7%	3.6%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	3%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	89.3%	-7.0%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	8%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	59.3%	46.2%	13.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Western Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Close was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Bancroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Western Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bancroft and the 64th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Mansfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NG18 5GA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Western Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mansfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Western Close, Mansfield, NG18 5GA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG18 5GA

Average Price
£313,970

Semi-Detached
£244,229

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£348,840

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Western Close

Average Price
£295,431

Semi-Detached
£240,789

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£350,073

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Western CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Western Close, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-07-28	£202,821
3 Western Close, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-11-03	£294,126
6 Western Close, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-01-31	£240,537
5 Western Close, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2015-10-23	£249,836
6 Western Close, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,000	2014-08-08	£267,947

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG18 5GA

Employment

NG18 5GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	125
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Human health and social work activities	31
Manufacturing	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Construction	19
Education	17
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	4
Mining and quarrying	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT	- not rated	4,056 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Kirkby Nursery Centre Off Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7LN	- not rated	4,218 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sutton Road First and Nursery School Moor Lane , NG18 5SF	- not rated	695 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moor Lane First School Moor Lane , NG18 5SF	- not rated	695 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Road Primary School Moor Lane , NG18 5SF	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Road Primary School Moor Lane , NG18 5SF	- not rated	695 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Intake Farm First School and Nursery Armstrong Road , NG19 6JA	- not rated	1,141 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Vision Studio School Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7BB	- not rated	1,935 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints RC Comprehensive School Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW	- not rated	1,985 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW	3out of 4	1,985 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's School 150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP	- not rated	2,517 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP	- not rated	2,517 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH	- not rated	1,592 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH	- not rated	1,706 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE	- not rated	1,767 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cumberlands Middle School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN	- not rated	1,776 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bull Farm Middle School Bright Square , NG19 7LJ	- not rated	2,793 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH	- not rated	2,441 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL	3out of 4	1,536 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redgate School Somersall Street , NG19 6EL	- not rated	1,536 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale Learning Centre Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH	- not rated	1,695 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Bridgford High School West Hill Drive , West Bridgford NG18 1PL	- not rated	1,996 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield 6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD	- not rated	2,213 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bakers Shop & Cafe Ltd	Unit 13 Maun Close, Hermitage Lane	359 yd
Costa - Drive Thru	Sutton Road, Mansfield	597 yd
Sarahs Kitchen	Hamilton Way, Mansfield	624 yd
Exel Technology Group Ltd	1 Melton Way, Mansfield	654 yd
J&A Sushi Ltd	Kirkland Avenue, Mansfield	657 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nell Gwyn	117 Sutton Road, Mansfield	216 yd
Sir John Cockle	114 Sutton Road, Mansfield	491 yd
The Intake Club	Kirkland Avenue, Mansfield	657 yd
Bold Forester	Botany Avenue, Mansfield	1,012 yd
The Towers Snooker Hall	Botany Avenue, Mansfield	1,013 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barracuda Fish Bar	107 Sutton Road, Mansfield	459 yd
Smokey's	Botany Avenue, Mansfield	928 yd
Redeemed Christian Church of God, Miracle Chapel	33 Marriott Avenue, Mansfield	1,007 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Store and Petrol Filling Station	Sutton Road, Mansfield		549 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sutton Road Primary And Nursery School MOOR LANE	grass pitches	775 yd
World Physiques Gym UNIT 2A UNIT 2A BOTANY AVENUE	health and fitness suite	914 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Mansfield) UNIT 1-2 UNIT 1-2 MIDLAND WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,005 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of NG18 5GA