Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

PROSPECT PLACE, NG17 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT PLACE, NG17 1AD.

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Population

453

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG17 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG17 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 29.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG17 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Place, 1.0km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Leamington ward and the Ashfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 29.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NG17 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00142524 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1AD. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 102,500

7 sales · Mean £ 97,607

Semi-Detached

£ 122,000

1 sales · Mean £ 122,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG17 1AD is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour59
Shoplifting40
Other theft36
Burglary27

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.3 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.5 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils0.8 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Ashfield Comprehensive School

Good2685 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Alan's Family Butchers0.3 km
  • Colledges Butchers0.3 km
  • The Little Bee Company0.3 km
  • Arden News0.4 km
  • Andrews News & Booze0.4 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • TOSCANA0.4 km
  • Tony's Snack Bar0.3 km
  • AK Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe Moda0.4 km
  • Curry Queen0.2 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.5 km
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.3 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.5 km
  • Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.8 km
  • Nags Head0.4 km
  • The Devonshire Arms0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.4 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Foodplus0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.1 km
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Lovely Jubbly0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway1.8 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield2.5 km
  • Mansfield Station4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Silk Street0.1 km
  • Silk Street0.1 km
  • Ashwood Close0.2 km
  • High Pavement0.2 km
  • Ashwood Close0.2 km