NG21 area guide
Who lives in NG21, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Newark and Sherwood
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 30,686 (2024)
NG21Postcode district · Mansfield
What NG21 is like
The NG21 postcode district in Newark and Sherwood covers 580 live postcodes and is home to about 30,686 people in 12,599 households. 67.6% of households own their home, 14.5% rent privately and 17.2% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 56.5% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in NG21 sold for a median of £213,750 over the year to August 2026.
How NG21 compares
Headline figures for NG21, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 31.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 33% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NG21 differs most from the national average.
- 01Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 02Few private renters
Only 14.5% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
NG21 FAQs
01Is NG21 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NG21?The median sale price over the last year was £213,750.
The median sale price over the last year was £213,750.
03Is NG21 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NG21?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NG21?The local authority for NG21 is Newark and Sherwood.
The local authority for NG21 is Newark and Sherwood.
06How well connected is NG21?Connectivity scores 0.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 0.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.