Mansfield: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Nottinghamshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across NG18, NG19.
Mansfield DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Mansfield
The Mansfield rental market in Nottinghamshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,461 pcm and rents up roughly 6.6% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across NG18, NG19.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Mansfield.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
25 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Mansfield.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £598 | £7,176 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,138 | £13,656 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,423 | £17,076 |
| 3-bed house | £1,821 | £21,852 |
| 4-bed house | £2,348 | £28,176 |
Featured properties in Mansfield
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across NG18, NG19.
Buying in Mansfield
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£421,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.5%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Mansfield face high competition with prices around £421,000 and growth of about 1.5% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Mansfield
With an average property price near £421,000 and gross yields around 5.2%, Mansfield offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.5% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.1/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Mansfield — nobody else has this.
- 1Homes with parking
- 2Family homes near schools
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 42 bed flats
Family living & schools in Mansfield
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Mansfield | Primary | Outstanding | 2 mi |
| Mansfield Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Mansfield Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Mansfield Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Mansfield Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
Family facilities
- Mansfield Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Mansfield
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Mansfield Brasserie
1.3 mi from Mansfield centre
Spice of Mansfield
0.7 mi from Mansfield centre
Bella Cucina
1.8 mi from Mansfield centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.7 mi from Mansfield centre
Mansfield Tandoori
0.7 mi from Mansfield centre
Coffee & Co, Mansfield
1.6 mi from Mansfield centre
Socialising in Mansfield
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Mansfield
0.5 mi from Mansfield centre
The Railway Tavern
2.3 mi from Mansfield centre
Vault Bar
0.8 mi from Mansfield centre
Mansfield Live Lounge
1.4 mi from Mansfield centre
The Riverside Inn
0.3 mi from Mansfield centre
Mansfield Shopping Centre
1.3 mi from Mansfield centre
Things to do in Mansfield
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Mansfield Sports & Fitness
1.9 mi from Mansfield centre
Mansfield Cricket Club
0.8 mi from Mansfield centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.6 mi from Mansfield centre
Mansfield Cinema
0.7 mi from Mansfield centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.8 mi from Mansfield centre
Mansfield Adventure Park
0.9 mi from Mansfield centre
Commuting from Mansfield
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 29 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 36 min |
| Reading | Train | 21 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 28 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 16 min |
Local developments in Mansfield
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Mansfield town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near NG18
Approved
Mansfield retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Mansfield
Verified contractors covering NG18, NG19 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Mansfield
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Mansfield
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Mansfield must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Nottinghamshire.
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