Dale Lane is in Blidworth, Mansfield and in Newark And Sherwood district. NG21 0SA is located in the Rainworth South & Blidworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sherwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dale Lane, Blidworth, Mansfield, NG21 0SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG21 0TW, NG21 0RN, NG21 0RL, NG21 0SP, NG21 0TN, NG21 0RJ, NG21 0SB, NG21 0RR, NG21 0SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG21 0SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 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 0SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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% | 45.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 35.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 49.4% | 43.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 19.6% | 8.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 21.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 25.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 99.4% | 96.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| 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 | 99.4% | 95.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Lane was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Rainworth North & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainworth North & Rufford and the 178th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Dale Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-06 | £187,996 |
| 51 Dale Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-08-16 | £155,137 |
| 67 Dale Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-29 | £181,095 |
| 41 Dale Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-29 | £153,408 |
| 55 Dale Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-04-23 | £174,959 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School Haywood Avenue , Blidworth NG21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Python Hill Academy Kirklington Road , Rainworth NG21 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary School Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshead CofE Primary School Swinton Rise , Ravenshead NG15 9FS | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools The Old Fire Station , Mansfield Road NG21 0PN | - not rated | 316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawn House School Helmsley Road , Rainworth NG21 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterford House School Salterford Lane , Calverton NG14 6NZ | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 4,934 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 5,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltz Bikes | 10 Mansfield Road, Blidworth | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Net | 37 Mansfield Road, Blidworth | 571 yd | |
| Royal Pizza And Royal Desserts And Sweets | 45A Mansfield Road, Blidworth | 593 yd | |
| B J Bakery | 79 - 81 Mansfield Road, Blidworth | 672 yd | |
| Lees Garden | 49 Mansfield Road, Blidworth | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Mansfield Road | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School HAYWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Blidworth Leisure Centre BELLE VUE LANE | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Blidworth Colliery Welfare Cricket Club Mansfield Road | grass pitches | 815 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 | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.