Blidworth Lane is in Rainworth, Mansfield and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG21 0HF is located in the Southwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mansfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blidworth Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG21 0HF is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 44.5% | 46.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG21 0HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 27.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 41.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 24.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 96% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 93% | 81.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 14.4% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 81.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 12.2% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blidworth Lane was 241.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 439.2% higher than the Lindhurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blidworth Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Lindhurst and the 37th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Mansfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Farm House Three Thorn Hollow Farm Blidworth Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-04-04 | £449,928 |
| Granary Barn Three Thorn Hollow Farm Blidworth Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-07-25 | £663,238 |
| The Old Stables Three Thorn Hollow Farm Blidworth Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-07-22 | £484,959 |
| Rainworth Lodge Blidworth Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2002-11-11 | £1,403,315 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary School Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 2out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Python Hill Academy Kirklington Road , Rainworth NG21 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Jubilee Way North , NG18 3PJ | 1out of 4 | 2,463 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 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samworth Church Academy Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garibaldi School Forest Town , NG19 0JX | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunts Academy The Park , NG18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,915 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 | 861 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 | 3,208 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| REAL Alternative Provision School 6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD | - not rated | 5,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant | Oakleaf Close, Sherwood Oaks Business Park | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Eagle | Oakleaf Close, Sherwood Oaks Business Park | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 182 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 729 yd | |
| Carsons Peking Cantonese | 240 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Oakleaf Close, Mansfield | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn House School HELMSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 859 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.