Portland Street is in New Houghton, Mansfield and in Bolsover district. NG19 8SZ is located in the Ault Hucknall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Street, New Houghton, Mansfield, NG19 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG19 8SY, NG19 8SX, NG19 8SU, NG19 8TA, NG19 8TB, NG19 8TU, NG19 8TQ, NG19 8SW, NG19 8SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG19 8SZ 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 | 51.8% | 49.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.6% | 2.4% | 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 area around NG19 8SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 42.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 32.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around NG19 8SZ this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 34.4% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 12.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 96.1% | 89.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 88.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street was 144.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% higher than the Ault Hucknall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portland Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Ault Hucknall and the 39th highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 171.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Portland Street, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-12-19 | £87,267 |
| 171 Portland Street, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2024-10-28 | £97,716 |
| 186 Portland Street, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-10-09 | £87,321 |
| 182 Portland Street, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-06-12 | £115,615 |
| 215 Portland Street, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-06-07 | £112,403 |
NG19 8SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Bek Community Primary School Rotherham Road , Pleasley NG19 7PG | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmilo Primary School and Nursery Woburn Lane , NG19 7RT | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent Primary School Booth Crescent , NG19 7LF | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Model Village Primary School Central Drive , Shirebrook NG20 8BQ | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Vale Primary School York Crescent , Doe Lea S44 5PF | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Academy Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | 2out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stubbin Wood School Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saville House School 11 Church Street , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8AH | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoman Park Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8PS | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Houghton Community Hub | 7A Rotherham Road, New Houghton | 135 yd | |
| Pleasley Pit Cafe | Pleasley Pit Trust, Pit Lane | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Houghton Social Club | New Houghton Working Mens Club, Rotherham Road | 528 yd | |
| Pleasley Miners Institute | Chesterfield Road, Pleasley | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Houghton Stores And Post Office | 7B Rotherham Road, New Houghton | 145 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Road Sports Ground THE STANTON THE STANTON ROTHERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 198 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 | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.