Rainworth Water Road is in Rainworth, Mansfield and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG21 0DU is located in the Rainworth North & Rufford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rainworth Water Road, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG21 0DT, NG21 0DX, NG21 0EA, NG21 0DS, NG21 0DY, NG21 0DZ, NG21 0ED, NG21 0AD, NG21 0EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG21 0DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 48.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.4% | 33.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 41.2% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 41.3% | 36.5% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 25.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 15.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 19.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainworth Water Road was 145.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% higher than the Rainworth North & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rainworth Water Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainworth North & Rufford and the 54th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Rainworth Water Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-02-23 | £189,024 |
| 15 Rainworth Water Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-14 | £141,363 |
| 13 Rainworth Water Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-08-02 | £171,745 |
| 27 Rainworth Water Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-07-22 | £125,088 |
| 31 Rainworth Water Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-12-04 | £155,455 |
NG21 0DU 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | 3out of 4 | 70 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Python Hill Academy Kirklington Road , Rainworth NG21 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary School Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School Haywood Avenue , Blidworth NG21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 2out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joseph Whitaker School Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samworth Church Academy Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garibaldi School Forest Town , NG19 0JX | 3out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,991 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools The Old Fire Station , Mansfield Road NG21 0PN | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 4,258 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose | 303 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 451 yd | |
| Sam's Workplace | Sams Workplace Limited, 37 Preston Road | 634 yd | |
| Cornwater Evergreens | Community Centre, Cambridge Close | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer Public House | Warsop Lane, Rainworth | 342 yd | |
| Social Action Hub | Rainworth Youth Centre, Kirklington Road | 560 yd | |
| The Phoenix Suite | Rainworth Village Hall Management Committee, Kirklington Road | 774 yd | |
| The Inkpot Partnership | Kirklington Road, Rainworth | 778 yd | |
| Rainworth Miners Welfare Club | Kirklington Road, Rainworth | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Fish Bar | 289 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 447 yd | |
| Fresh And Tasty | 291 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 449 yd | |
| Carsons Peking Cantonese | 240 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 464 yd | |
| Taste of China | 182 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | The Co Operative, 300 Southwell Road East | 387 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainworth Community Pool (Closed) Warsop Lane | swimming pool | 179 yd |
| Joseph Whitaker School WARSOP LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 286 yd |
| Rainworth Miners Welfare Football Club KIRKLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| The Python Hill Academy KIRKLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 182 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.