South Avenue is in Rainworth, Mansfield and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG21 0JH 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 South Avenue, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG21 0BQ, NG21 0JG, NG21 0JF, NG21 0AU, NG21 0JL, NG21 0BD, NG21 0JE, NG21 0BB, NG21 0JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG21 0JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 0JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 38.7% | 45.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 36.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 22.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 16.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 17.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.5% | 94.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Rainworth North & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
South Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainworth North & Rufford and the 6th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 South Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-05-14 | £155,356 |
| 59 South Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-10-25 | £84,990 |
| 65 South Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-12 | £138,109 |
| 67 South Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-04-06 | £124,682 |
| 86 South Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-03-24 | £153,735 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Python Hill Academy Kirklington Road , Rainworth NG21 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School Haywood Avenue , Blidworth NG21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary School Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 2out of 4 | 3,812 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,036 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 | 2,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 4,979 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 5,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Workplace | Sams Workplace Limited, 37 Preston Road | 316 yd | |
| Cornwater Evergreens | Community Centre, Cambridge Close | 369 yd | |
| China Rose | 303 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Suite | Rainworth Village Hall Management Committee, Kirklington Road | 363 yd | |
| The Inkpot Partnership | Kirklington Road, Rainworth | 366 yd | |
| Rainworth Miners Welfare Club | Kirklington Road, Rainworth | 366 yd | |
| The Venue | Potters Club, Kirklington Road | 408 yd | |
| Social Action Hub | Rainworth Youth Centre, Kirklington Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainworth Fish Bar | 15 Sherwood Parade, Kirklington Road | 500 yd | |
| Fresh And Tasty | 291 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 674 yd | |
| Junction Fish Bar | 289 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 683 yd | |
| Carsons Peking Cantonese | 240 Southwell Road East, Rainworth | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | The Co Operative, 300 Southwell Road East | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Python Hill Academy KIRKLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Rainworth Miners Welfare Football Club KIRKLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Joseph Whitaker School WARSOP LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 689 yd |
| Rainworth Community Pool (Closed) Warsop Lane | swimming pool | 713 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 | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.